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.

Guadalupe County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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

Guadalupe County is a county in Texas with a population of 178,368. It ranks #27 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 37.5, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Guadalupe County is $93,776, above the US median of $74,580. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $285,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,439. The homeownership rate of 78.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Guadalupe County reflects 30.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.8 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	132,581	-	-	estimate
2011	135,816	+3,235	+2.44%	estimate
2012	139,657	+3,841	+2.83%	estimate
2013	142,895	+3,238	+2.32%	estimate
2014	146,832	+3,937	+2.76%	estimate
2015	150,608	+3,776	+2.57%	estimate
2016	154,510	+3,902	+2.59%	estimate
2017	159,666	+5,156	+3.34%	estimate
2018	163,397	+3,731	+2.34%	estimate
2019	166,970	+3,573	+2.19%	estimate
2020	173,708	+6,738	+4.04%	estimate
2021	177,328	+3,620	+2.08%	estimate
2022	182,953	+5,625	+3.17%	estimate
2023	189,056	+6,103	+3.34%	estimate
2024	195,166	+6,110	+3.23%	estimate

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

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.8%

35–44

14.8%

45–54

13.0%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

8.8%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.2%

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

Professional & business services

20.9%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Finance & real estate

10.3%

Education & health care

9.0%

Construction

8.7%

Public administration

7.0%

Information

6.2%

Retail trade

5.8%

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.