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Schertz

Texas · 31,465 residents · 33.132 sq mi
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Schertz is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,267. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,465
+68%since 2000
from 18,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K17K27K37K47K1990201020202024Schertz
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,267
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,824
+36%since 2000
from $21,938 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score55.2%(10,324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(19,052)
Black8.2%(2,583)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(8,099)
Asian2.2%(707)
Other3%(932)
Diversity Score69.6%(21,884)
Diversity Score
70
+26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schertz, Texas?

Schertz, Texas has about 31,465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schertz, Texas?

The typical household in Schertz, Texas earns about $73,267 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Schertz, Texas?

About 33.3% 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 4.9% 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 20,886 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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

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