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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Uvalde County

Texas · 25,926 residents · 1,551.922 sq mi
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Uvalde County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,164. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,926
+11%since 1990
from 23,340 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+7%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Uvalde County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,164
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,001 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,557
+46%since 1990
from $8,625 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.6
−24%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(15,098)
Black0.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino60.8%(14,202)
Asian0.2%(47)
Diversity Score81%(18,904)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(8,471)
Black0.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino65.9%(17,089)
Asian0.3%(87)
Diversity Score56.2%(14,575)
56
−31%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.9 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 County, Texas?

Uvalde County, Texas has about 25,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Uvalde County, Texas earns about $27,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uvalde County, Texas expensive?

In Uvalde County, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Uvalde County, Texas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Uvalde County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uvalde County, Texas?

About 24.3% of people in Uvalde County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Uvalde County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Uvalde County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,586 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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