State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,075.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.29%
Growth Since 2010
0.99%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
26,649
World Population Review
Uvalde, Texas Population 2021
15,907
Uvalde is a city located in Uvalde County Texas. It is also the county seat of Uvalde County. With a 2020 population of 15,907, it is the 180th largest city in Texas and the 2234th largest city in the United States . Uvalde is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually but its population has increased by 0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,751 in 2010. Uvalde reached it's highest population of 16,283 in 2016. Spanning over 8 miles, Uvalde has a population density of 2,075 people per square mile.
The average household income in Uvalde is $56,430 with a poverty rate of 14.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $633 per month, and the median house value is $77,700. The median age in Uvalde is 31.9 years, 31.4 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Uvalde Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Uvalde was:
- White: 92.19%
- Other race: 4.30%
- Asian: 1.37%
- Black or African American: 0.97%
- Two or more races: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Uvalde, Texas is 15,907 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,048.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,751.
Uvalde, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,649 | -46 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 26,695 | -46 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 26,741 | -46 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 26,787 | -256 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 27,043 | -38 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 27,081 | 132 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 26,949 | -73 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 27,022 | 118 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 26,904 | 158 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 26,746 | 158 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 26,588 | 145 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 26,443 | 0.00% |
Uvalde Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,893 | 92.19% |
| Some Other Race | 695 | 4.30% |
| Asian | 221 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.11% |
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Uvalde Population by Race
Uvalde Population Pyramid $2021
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Uvalde Population by Age
Uvalde Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,942 | 3.18 | 72.7 |
| Married | 2,170 | 3.88 | 91.9 |
| Non Family | 1,427 | 1.25 | 60.6 |
| Female | 1,096 | 4.23 | 51.3 |
| Male | 249 | 3.51 | 67.9 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
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Uvalde Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,508 | 15.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,126 | 11.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,626 | 26.26% |
| Some College | 2,356 | 23.56% |
| Associates Degree | 897 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,151 | 11.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 3.36% |
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Uvalde Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Uvalde Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,932 | 5,462 | 776 |
| White | 1,726 | 1,582 | 480 |
| Other Race | 446 | 371 | 93 |
| Asian | 153 | 153 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | |
| Native American | 83 | 58 | 58 |
| Black | 73 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Uvalde Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,242
Average Earnings
$36,317
Average Male
$21,882
Average Female
Uvalde Earnings by Educational Attainment
Uvalde Language by Age
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Uvalde Language
37.63% of Uvalde residents speak only English, while 62.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.78% of the population.
Uvalde Language
Uvalde Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,189 | 2,091 | 15.85% |
| White | 2,127 | 256 | 12.04% |
| Other | 688 | 237 | 34.45% |
| Black | 140 | 43 | 30.71% |
| Native | 83 | 25 | 30.12% |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.94%
Male Poverty Rate
16.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Uvalde
The race most likely to be in poverty in Uvalde is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Uvalde is White, with 12.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.64%.
Uvalde Poverty
Uvalde Poverty Rate by Education
Uvalde Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Uvalde Married by Age and Sex
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Uvalde Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Uvalde Marital Status by Race
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Uvalde Marital Status
Uvalde Veterans by War
Uvalde Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 695 | 6.54% |
| Hispanic | 511 | 5.59% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 42.05% |
| Black | 19 | 25.33% |
| Other Race | 18 | 3.92% |
Uvalde Veterans by Race
Uvalde Veterans by Education
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9.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
Uvalde Veterans by Education
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61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Uvalde Employment by Age
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Uvalde Employment by Race
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Uvalde Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.39%
Native Born
13.61%
Foreign Born
8.55%
Non Citizen
5.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.39% of Uvalde residents were born in the United States, with 75.00% having been born in Texas. 8.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Uvalde Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,907 | -47 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 15,954 | -47 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 16,001 | -47 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 16,048 | -188 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 16,236 | -47 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 16,283 | 112 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 16,171 | -67 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 16,238 | 72 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 16,166 | 108 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 16,058 | 200 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 15,858 | 85 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 15,773 | 844 | 0.55% |
| 2000 | 14,929 | 200 | 0.13% |
| 1990 | 14,729 | 551 | 0.38% |
| 1980 | 14,178 | 3,414 | 2.79% |
| 1970 | 10,764 | 471 | 0.45% |
| 1960 | 10,293 | 1,619 | 1.73% |
| 1950 | 8,674 | 1,995 | 2.65% |
| 1940 | 6,679 | 1,393 | 2.37% |
| 1930 | 5,286 | 1,401 | 3.13% |
| 1920 | 3,885 | -113 | -0.29% |
| 1910 | 3,998 | 0.00% |