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Uvalde

Texas · 15,751 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 $34,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,900. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
15,751
+6%since 2000
from 14,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+7%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Uvalde
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,788
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,259 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,249
+47%since 2000
from $11,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(3,470)
Black0.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino75.5%(11,268)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(6,886)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(3,125)
Black0.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino78.4%(12,346)
Asian0.6%(96)
Other0.9%(141)
Diversity Score43.6%(6,866)
Diversity Score
44
−6%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uvalde, Texas?

Uvalde, Texas has about 15,751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Uvalde, Texas?

The typical household in Uvalde, Texas earns about $34,788 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 $54,900, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Uvalde, Texas?

About 15.8% 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 23.0% 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 1,022 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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