Guadalupe County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Texas
The population of Guadalupe County, Texas is 178,368 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $93,776, the median home value is $285,900, and the median age is 37.5.
The population of Guadalupe County has grown 47.2% since 2010 (132,581 → 195,166), a +2.80% annualized rate.
178,368
Population
+2.80%
Annual growth
251
People / sq mi
$93,776
Median Income
$285,900
Median Home Value
Guadalupe County covers 711 sq mi of land at 250.8 people per square mile.
About Guadalupe County, TX
Among US counties, Guadalupe County stands out first on household income: a median of $93,776, above the US median of $78,538. Guadalupe County is a county in Texas with a population of 178,368. It ranks #27 among counties in Texas by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $93,776, above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $285,900, with typical rent around $1,439.
About 30.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 11.9% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Guadalupe County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Guadalupe County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Guadalupe County had a population of 132,581 in 2010 and 195,166 in 2024, a 47.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 195,166 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.80%.
195,166
Population (2024)
132,581
Population (2010)
195,166
Peak (2024)
2.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 132,581 |
| 2011 | 135,816 |
| 2012 | 139,657 |
| 2013 | 142,895 |
| 2014 | 146,832 |
| 2015 | 150,608 |
| 2016 | 154,510 |
| 2017 | 159,666 |
| 2018 | 163,397 |
| 2019 | 166,970 |
| 2020 | 173,708 |
| 2021 | 177,328 |
| 2022 | 182,953 |
| 2023 | 189,056 |
| 2024 | 195,166 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.5
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
14.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $93,776+$17,484 vs state |
| Mean household income | $110,416 |
| Per-capita income | $39,766 |
| Poverty rate | 6.6%-3.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Guadalupe County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
76.8%
Public transit
11.9%
Work from home
28.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$285,900+$25,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,439
Median rent
78.5%
Homeownership rate
67,366
Total housing units
93.4%
Occupied
6.6%
Vacant
21.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.1%
With health insurance
96.6%
With broadband internet
29.8%
Foreign-born
13.9%
Veterans (18+)
13.8%
With a disability
78.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
30.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guadalupe County, Texas has a population of 178,368 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 251 people per square mile.
The population of Guadalupe County has grown 47.2% since 2010 (132,581 → 195,166), a +2.80% annualized rate.
The median household income in Guadalupe County, Texas is $93,776, with mean (average) household income of $110,416 and per-capita income of $39,766. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Guadalupe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.6%), Black or African American (8.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Guadalupe County, Texas is 37.5 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Guadalupe County is $285,900 and median monthly rent is $1,439. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 67,366 total housing units, 6.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Guadalupe County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Guadalupe County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.