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Guadalupe County, Texas Demographics 2026

Guadalupe County, Texas has a population of 178,368, the 27th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $93,776 and the median home value is $285,900. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Guadalupe County Quick Facts

Population 178,368
Median Household Income $93,776
Median Home Value $285,900
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 37.5 years
Homeownership Rate 78.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.9%
High School Graduation 89.3%
Cities/Places 13
Population 178,368 27th of 254
Median Income $93,776 23% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment 4.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.8%
$25K-$50K 14.1%
$50K-$100K 29.5%
$100K+ 46.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.1%
$10K-$15K
2.6%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
2.3%
$25K-$30K
2.2%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
2.8%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
13.6%
$100K-$125K
11.9%
$125K-$150K
11.1%
$150K-$200K
13.1%
$200K+
10.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

61out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Guadalupe County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
New Braunfels98,700$88,2576.3%$315,100
Seguin31,789$61,89617.9%$227,000
Luling5,486$55,7339.9%$212,500
Redwood3,586$82,4112.1%$154,900
McQueeney2,469$95,95013.7%$292,600
Lake Dunlap1,230$73,05614.3%$202,600
Marion1,088$63,21418.1%$148,900
Geronimo977$63,6610.0%$281,300
New Berlin724$106,1462.5%$350,000
Santa Clara677$90,13914.7%$316,300
Staples303$79,4640.7%$225,000
Zuehl301$68,5949.3%$245,300
Kingsbury186$78,12536.1%N/A

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. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Guadalupe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Guadalupe County, Texas?

Guadalupe County has a population of 178,368, making it the 27th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Guadalupe County?

The median household income in Guadalupe County is $93,776 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Guadalupe County, Texas?

Guadalupe County contains 13 Census-designated places.