Population 24,881 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Uvalde County
Household size in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Uvalde County are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.97, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Uvalde County is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 35.8, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Uvalde County: 16.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Uvalde County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Uvalde County
Renters in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Uvalde County own their homes; 29.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Uvalde County: 18.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Uvalde County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $655 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $611 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,059 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Uvalde County runs $1,059 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Uvalde County
Bachelor's degrees in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Uvalde County: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Uvalde County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Uvalde County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Uvalde County
| Period | Uvalde County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Uvalde County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Uvalde County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | 3.00 | 34.9 | 16.6% | 29.4% | 18.1% | 1980 | $1,059 | 20.7% | 77.9% | 3.7% |
| Real County | 2.59 | 52.0 | 10.4% | 21.9% | 36.7% | 1989 | $1,144 | 25.1% | 91.0% | 0.0% |
| Zavala County | 2.85 | 37.4 | 29.8% | 31.0% | 18.4% | 1977 | $731 | 9.8% | 67.3% | 2.9% |
| Kinney County | 2.68 | 48.5 | 6.3% | 16.1% | 23.1% | 1983 | $1,205 | 11.4% | 81.0% | 0.7% |
| Frio County | 3.11 | 31.0 | 16.8% | 41.1% | 16.7% | 1990 | $995 | 12.5% | 74.2% | 5.8% |
| Medina County | 2.99 | 41.1 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 1994 | $1,310 | 23.7% | 86.6% | 4.3% |
| Bandera County | 2.43 | 52.2 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 1998 | $1,216 | 26.3% | 92.7% | 7.2% |
| Maverick County | 3.30 | 30.7 | 19.4% | 29.5% | 12.0% | 1996 | $934 | 14.7% | 67.3% | 8.1% |
| Val Verde County | 2.82 | 34.2 | 17.5% | 30.9% | 12.0% | 1985 | $1,099 | 22.7% | 77.7% | 6.2% |
| Atascosa County | 3.13 | 36.9 | 12.4% | 22.6% | 12.5% | 1990 | $1,135 | 15.5% | 80.6% | 4.0% |
| Bexar County | 2.86 | 35.6 | 14.3% | 41.2% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,521 | 32.8% | 87.3% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Uvalde County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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