City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Seguin, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Seguin - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

31,789
Residents
$61,896
Median income
$227,000
Median home
$1,426
Median rent (state)

Seguin - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Seguin lands in the 38th percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

38th
percentile, household income
50th
percentile, home value
56th
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Seguin, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 31,789 residents in Seguin, a small city within Texas. The typical household in Seguin brings in $61,896 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.7%. Home values in Seguin run a median of $227,000, and the median resident age is 37.5 years. 20.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1,014 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 490% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1927.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,426 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). The average commute for Seguin workers runs 20.3 minutes, with 77.9% driving alone and 7.9% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 91.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

31,789 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$61,896 /yr

Poverty 12.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Seguin compare to other US cities?

Seguin measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 38% higher than other cities
Home value 50% pricier than other cities
Median rent 56% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Seguin ranks #440 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Seguin's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

38thIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

38th percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Seguin's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Seguin's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
Seguin's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Seguin's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$227,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 50% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Seguin $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Seguin, TX Seguin, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Seguin, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Seguin, TX median $61,896/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Seguin, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Seguin, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
31,789
Median Income
$61,896
Median Home Value
$227,000
Median Age
37.5
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Labor force participation
59.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1927.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
272.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1654.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
18
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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25,000 residents30,000 residents35,000 residents40,000 residents45,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 29,497 residents 41,048 residents ▲ +39.2%
Seguin's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,014
housing units authorized
Single-Family
998
detached homes
Multifamily
16
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
31.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 172
2020 792
2021 1,124
2022 1,218
2023 1,194
2024 1,014

Permit volume increased 490% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.3 minutes
Drive Alone
77.9%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
7.9%
Other
1.0%

Based on 15,021 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Seguin sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,426/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

West Odessa
31,985 people
Nacogdoches
32,104 people
Hutto
32,188 people
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31,044 people
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32,924 people
Cleburne
32,966 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Seguin's 31,789 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ithaca, NY
31,792 people
Rome, NY
31,795 people
Poughkeepsie, NY
31,778 people
Sun City Center, FL
31,801 people
San Pablo, CA
31,771 people
Pekin, IL
31,812 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Seguin's $61,896 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Camden, DE
$61,895 median income
Narrows, VA
$61,894 median income
Helper, UT
$61,908 median income
Fair Oaks, IN
$61,910 median income
Cullom, IL
$61,912 median income
Ilion, NY
$61,880 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Seguin, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Seguin, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 49.6% 6.9% 12.0% 29.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 57.3% White 49.6% Black or African American 6.9% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 12.0% Two or more races 29.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Seguin compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Seguin (this city) 31,789 $61,896
West Odessa 31,985 $65,782
Nacogdoches 32,104 $38,855
Hutto 32,188 $115,149
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Seguin, TX?

What is the population of Seguin, TX? +

Seguin, TX counts 31,789 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Seguin, TX? +

Seguin households earn a median of $61,896 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Seguin? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Seguin; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Seguin, TX safe? +

Seguin has a total crime rate of 1927.0 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Seguin, TX? +

Seguin's median home value sits at $227,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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