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Schertz

Texas · 45,978 residents (2025 est.) · 33.132 sq mi
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Schertz is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,948. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 25,356 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $317,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,050
+136%since 2000
from 18,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,330 / sq mi
+55%since 2009
from 858 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,978 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K17K27K37K47K1990201020202024Schertz
202444K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(1,815)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(2,876)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(3,339)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(3,304)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(2,565)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(5,683)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(6,454)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(5,738)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(6,284)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(3,408)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(2,091)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(493)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,948
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,174
+97%since 2000
from $21,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+5%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,659
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+52%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(13,026)
Black6.4%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(3,640)
Asian1.7%(319)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(19,629)
Black11.9%(5,227)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(15,177)
Asian2.1%(918)
Other7%(3,099)
Diversity Score
83
+30%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29%(12,778)
Puerto Rican1.5%(646)
Cuban0.9%(386)
Panamanian0.5%(241)
Salvadoran0.3%(150)
Peruvian0.3%(143)
Spaniard0.2%(104)
Chilean0.2%(85)
Ecuadorian0.1%(63)
Honduran0.1%(36)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(387)
Chinese0.3%(115)
Vietnamese0.2%(106)
Korean0.2%(83)
Taiwanese0.1%(51)
Japanese0.1%(48)
Cambodian0%(13)
Thai0%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(106)
Ancestry
German14.5%(6,380)
English9%(3,970)
Irish8.6%(3,809)
American3.8%(1,679)
Italian3.7%(1,620)
Scottish2.5%(1,092)
Polish2.3%(1,030)
French1.5%(643)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(341)
Czech0.7%(324)
Dutch0.7%(294)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.7%(292)
Norwegian0.6%(282)
Welsh0.5%(227)
British0.4%(162)
Haitian0.3%(140)
Swedish0.3%(139)
Finnish0.3%(132)
Danish0.3%(112)
Jamaican0.2%(89)
Brazilian0.1%(61)
Russian0.1%(60)
Slovak0.1%(56)
Iranian0.1%(55)
Ukrainian0.1%(53)
Serbian0.1%(46)
Arab0.1%(44)
Hungarian0.1%(36)
Guyanese0.1%(35)
Slovene0.1%(35)
Lebanese0.1%(30)
Austrian0.1%(29)
Nigerian0.1%(26)
Belgian0.1%(25)
Greek0.1%(25)
Armenian0%(21)
Canadian0%(20)
Ghanaian0%(19)
Syrian0%(14)
Swiss0%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+105%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(5,826)
Married59.6%(10,690)
Widowed2.3%(421)
Divorced5.6%(998)
Women 15+
Never married23.9%(4,324)
Married55.8%(10,094)
Widowed7.5%(1,348)
Divorced12.8%(2,319)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schertz, Texas?

Schertz, Texas has about 44,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schertz, Texas?

The typical household in Schertz, Texas earns about $99,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schertz, Texas expensive?

In Schertz, Texas, the median home is worth about $317,100, and the typical rent is about $1,659 a month.

How educated are people in Schertz, Texas?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Schertz, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schertz, Texas?

About 5.2% of people in Schertz, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schertz, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Schertz, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,471 residents, a change of about 316 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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