Utopia, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Utopia, Texas had a total population of 169, the 1592nd largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $115,057, which is 47% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 47% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Texas.
- Unemployment rate of 10.6% is notably above the national average.
Utopia Quick Facts
How Utopia Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 124 | 169 | +36.3% |
| Median household income | $113,393 | $115,057 | +1.5% |
How Utopia Compares
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Utopia Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Uvalde County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde | 15,417 | $51,141 | 23.9% | $136,800 |
| Uvalde Estates | 1,908 | N/A | 17.4% | N/A |
| Knippa | 844 | $53,958 | 27.3% | $108,200 |
| Sabinal | 799 | $33,542 | 36.5% | $80,100 |
Cities Similar to Utopia
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B and E | 169 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tanquecitos South Acres II | 168 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hungerford | 171 | N/A | N/A | 53.8% | 14.6% |
| North Escobares | 171 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| La Escondida | 167 | N/A | $103,000 | 0.0% | 64.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 169, Utopia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Utopia is a small community located in Texas, within Uvalde County. The total population is 169. It ranks as the 1592nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Utopia is 32.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Utopia has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Utopia is $115,057. This is 47% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 43% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Utopia. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 10.6%. This is 101% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 9.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 85% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Utopia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Utopia, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Utopia, Texas?
Utopia, Texas has a population of 169 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Utopia, TX?
The median household income in Utopia is $115,057, which is 43% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Utopia, TX?
The ACS sample for Utopia recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Utopia, Texas?
Utopia's population is 76.3% White, 0.0% Black, 10.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Utopia, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Utopia — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Utopia, Texas?
18.8% of adults (25+) in Utopia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.