Atascosa is a somewhat small town located in the state of Texas. With a population of 5,955 people and two associated neighborhoods, Atascosa is the 346th largest community in Texas.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Atascosa is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 39.24% of the Atascosa workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Atascosa is a town of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Atascosa who work in office and administrative support (12.84%), sales jobs (11.97%), and food service (8.11%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Atascosa is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Atascosa doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, the citizens of Atascosa rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.43% of adults 25 and older in Atascosa have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Atascosa in 2022 was $27,374, which is lower middle income relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $109,496 for a family of four. However, Atascosa contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Atascosa is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Atascosa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Atascosa, accounting for 81.05% of the town’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Atascosa residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Atascosa include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Hungarian. Foreign born people are also an important part of Atascosa's cultural character, accounting for 19.47% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Atascosa is Spanish. Other important languages spoken here include English and Polish.
