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Schertz

Texas · 42,002 residents · 33.132 sq mi
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Schertz is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,527. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 23,308 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,002
+125%since 2000
from 18,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
+125%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K17K27K37K47K1990201020202024Schertz
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,527
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,786
+68%since 2000
from $21,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,374
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(20,170)
Black11.5%(4,821)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(13,147)
Asian2.8%(1,192)
Other4.3%(1,801)
Diversity Score80.1%(33,646)
Diversity Score
80
+45%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schertz, Texas?

Schertz, Texas has about 42,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schertz, Texas?

The typical household in Schertz, Texas earns about $84,527 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 $223,400, and the typical rent is about $1,374 a month.

How educated are people in Schertz, Texas?

About 37.2% 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 4.8% 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 31,423 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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

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