Census Record Information
Val Verde wasn't created until 1885 so census information before that will be found in either Bexar, Crockett, Kinney or Pecos counties.The 1890 Federal census was destroyed by a fire before it was copied.
The 1900 census for Val Verde covers five precincts (two enumeration districts) and contains 108 pages. This is the first census that asked for number of years married, number of children borne by females and number of living children. The index to this census is available to everyone with a free account at the LDS on-line library.
The 1910 Val Verde County Census covers six precincts and the city of Del Rio (eight enumeration districts) and contains 191 pages, a huge population jump for this county. This is the second census that asked for number of years married, number of children borne by females and number of living children. The index to this census is available to everyone with a free account at the LDS on-line library.
1910 Federal Census - Information
1910 Federal Census - Images
The Valverde County census for 1920 again covers six precincts (10 enumeration districts) and contains 273 pages with over 78% of the people in Del Rio. It was enumerated in January and many families were missed, likely due to weather. It offers very little in the way of extra information except for the names of the roads on which the people lived. The index to this census is available to everyone with a free account at the LDS on-line library.
1920 Federal Census - Index for Camp Del Rio
The 1930 census for Val Verde covers the city of Del Rio and six precincts (13 enumeration districts) and contains 322 pages. It offers addresses for folks in town, age at first marriage and veteran status. The index to this census is available to everyone with a free account at the LDS on-line library.
1940's Val Verde County census covers the cities of Del Rio, Comstock and Langtry and six precincts (21 enumeration districts) and contains 454 pages. It offers addresses for folks in town, education level, residence in 1935, employment status and total income for 1939. The index to this census is available to everyone with a free account at the LDS on-line library.