Uvalde County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Uvalde County is located in Texas with a total population of 24,810. It is the 101st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Uvalde County is 34.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Uvalde County is $57,849. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $144,400. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Uvalde County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Uvalde County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 70.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.8%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (70.7% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 78.3%.