Uvalde Population

1880–2026

15,516

2026 projection

2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Uvalde. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202615,516+610.39%
202515,455-90.06%
202415,464+70.05%
202315,457+600.39%
202215,397+370.24%
202115,360+1430.94%
202015,217-890.58%
201915,306-1140.74%
201815,420-2751.75%
201715,695-1010.64%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Uvalde is growing about as fast as Uvalde County, and slower than Texas and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Uvalde County+1.6%
  • Uvalde+1.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Uvalde Demographics

34.3median age

Median age

Female36.6 yrs
Male32.5 yrs

Adults

11,226
2,645 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults8,581 other adults

Sex

Female 48.9% · 7,540Male 51.1% · 7,877

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 154 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Uvalde Income

$51,141median household income

Median household income

$51,141

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,786

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Uvalde Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%41%40%
Never married36%43%28%
Divorced13%10%17%
Widowed6%2%9%
Separated5%4%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201