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
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Guadalupe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 98,700 | $88,257 | 6.3% | $315,100 |
| Seguin | 31,789 | $61,896 | 17.9% | $227,000 |
| Luling | 5,486 | $55,733 | 9.9% | $212,500 |
| Redwood | 3,586 | $82,411 | 2.1% | $154,900 |
| McQueeney | 2,469 | $95,950 | 13.7% | $292,600 |
| Lake Dunlap | 1,230 | $73,056 | 14.3% | $202,600 |
| Marion | 1,088 | $63,214 | 18.1% | $148,900 |
| Geronimo | 977 | $63,661 | 0.0% | $281,300 |
| New Berlin | 724 | $106,146 | 2.5% | $350,000 |
| Santa Clara | 677 | $90,139 | 14.7% | $316,300 |
| Staples | 303 | $79,464 | 0.7% | $225,000 |
| Zuehl | 301 | $68,594 | 9.3% | $245,300 |
| Kingsbury | 186 | $78,125 | 36.1% | N/A |
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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.