Guadalupe County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Guadalupe County is located in Texas with a total population of 178,368. It is the 27th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Guadalupe County is 37.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Guadalupe County is $93,776. This is 23% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $285,900. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Guadalupe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.5%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.