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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Uvalde County

Texas · 24,564 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 $45,936. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,564
−5%since 2000
from 25,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+16%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Uvalde County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,936
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,036
+68%since 2000
from $12,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(8,471)
Black0.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino65.9%(17,089)
Asian0.3%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(14,575)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(6,613)
Black0.4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino70.5%(17,317)
Asian0.6%(158)
Other1.4%(337)
Diversity Score53.6%(13,166)
Segregation Score39.1%(9,609)
Diversity Score
54
−5%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$39,605−14%
Home value$112,500+9%
Population2,745−89%
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UVALDE COUNTY VS
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Home value$98,800−4%
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UVALDE COUNTY VS
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Home value$82,000−20%
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UVALDE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uvalde County, Texas?

Uvalde County, Texas has about 24,564 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Uvalde County, Texas earns about $45,936 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 $103,000, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Uvalde County, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 21.0% 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 1,224 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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