Uvalde County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Uvalde County, Texas has a population of 24,881, the 102nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,801 and the median home value is $150,800. The poverty rate is 22.2%.

Uvalde County Quick Facts

Population 24,881

Median Household Income $53,80190% MOE ±$6,171

Median Home Value $150,80090% MOE ±$14,707

Poverty Rate 22.2%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 34.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 70.6%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 24,881 102nd of 254

Median Income $53,801 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.2%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Uvalde County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	26,920	24,881	-7.6%
Median household income	$51,295	$53,801	No clear change (+4.9%)
Median home value¹	$109,533	$150,800	+37.7%
Median gross rent	$794	$981	+23.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Uvalde

$53,801

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Uvalde

$150,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.4%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 21.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

9.2%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

7.6%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

13.5%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $981/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.5%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

19.1%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places 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
Utopia	169	$115,057	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Uvalde County is located in Texas with a total population of 24,881. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Uvalde County is 34.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Uvalde County is $53,801. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.2%. This is 61% 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 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $150,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Uvalde County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% 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 70.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (70.9% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Uvalde County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Uvalde County, Texas?

Uvalde County has a population of 24,881, making it the 102nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Uvalde County?

The median household income in Uvalde County is $53,801 with a poverty rate of 22.2%.

How many cities are in Uvalde County, Texas?

Uvalde County contains 5 Census-designated places.