Uvalde, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Uvalde, Texas is 15,344 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 205th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $50,967, the median home value is $131,600, and the median age is 33.9.
The population has declined 1.2% since 2010 (15,773 → 15,589).
15,344
Population
1996
People / sq mi
$50,967
Median Income
$131,600
Median Home Value
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Uvalde covers 7.7 sq mi of land at 1996 people per square mile.
About Uvalde, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Uvalde from the typical city: 24.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 15,344 residents, Uvalde is a city in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $50,967, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $131,600, with typical rent around $1,013.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 16.3%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Uvalde: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Uvalde city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Uvalde city had a population of 15,773 in 2010 and 15,589 in 2024, a -1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,283 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
15,589
Population (2024)
15,773
Population (2010)
16,283
Peak (2016)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,773 |
| 2011 | 15,858 |
| 2012 | 16,058 |
| 2013 | 16,166 |
| 2014 | 16,238 |
| 2015 | 16,171 |
| 2016 | 16,283 |
| 2017 | 16,236 |
| 2018 | 16,048 |
| 2019 | 16,001 |
| 2020 | 15,226 |
| 2021 | 15,362 |
| 2022 | 15,426 |
| 2023 | 15,511 |
| 2024 | 15,589 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,967
Median Household Income
$23,468
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$131,600
Median Home Value
$1,013
Median Rent
63.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
73.9%
High School+
16.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
76.6%
Public Transit
4.3%
Work From Home
15.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.6%
Foreign Born
46.6%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
20.6%
With Disability
80.8%
Health Insurance
90.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 6.5% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uvalde, Texas has a population of 15,344 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 205th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Uvalde, Texas is $50,967, with 24.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Uvalde, Texas is $131,600, with median monthly rent at $1,013 and a homeownership rate of 63.8%.
The median age in Uvalde, Texas is 33.9 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has declined 1.2% since 2010 (15,773 → 15,589).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.