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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Uvalde

Texas · 14,929 residents · 7.664 sq mi
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Uvalde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,259. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,600. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,929
+1%since 1990
from 14,729 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,948 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,922 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
+6%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Uvalde
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,259
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,103 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,735
+44%since 1990
from $8,156 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.0%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.8% rent
1.6
−24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(8,528)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(10,414)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score81.8%(12,045)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(3,470)
Black0.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino75.5%(11,268)
Asian0.4%(60)
Diversity Score46.1%(6,886)
46
−44%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uvalde, Texas?

Uvalde, Texas has about 14,929 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Uvalde, Texas?

The typical household in Uvalde, Texas earns about $25,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uvalde, Texas expensive?

In Uvalde, Texas, the median home is worth about $41,600, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Uvalde, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Uvalde, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uvalde, Texas?

About 29.0% of people in Uvalde, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Uvalde, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Uvalde, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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