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. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Uvalde 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.