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Guadalupe County

Texas · 172,706 residents · 711.252 sq mi
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Guadalupe County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,774. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172,706
+94%since 2000
from 89,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K89K124K160K196K1990201020202024Guadalupe County
2024184K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,774
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,406
+76%since 2000
from $18,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(52,858)
Black4.8%(4,310)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(29,561)
Asian0.8%(733)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(57,645)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(84,063)
Black6.9%(11,947)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(65,233)
Asian1.8%(3,066)
Other2.8%(4,791)
Diversity Score74.7%(129,084)
Segregation Score21.7%(37,488)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guadalupe County, Texas?

Guadalupe County, Texas has about 172,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guadalupe County, Texas?

The typical household in Guadalupe County, Texas earns about $75,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guadalupe County, Texas expensive?

In Guadalupe County, Texas, the median home is worth about $207,700, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Guadalupe County, Texas?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Guadalupe County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guadalupe County, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in Guadalupe County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guadalupe County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Guadalupe County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107,833 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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