City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Uvalde, TX

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

15,344
Residents
$50,967
Median income
$131,600
Median home
$1,123
Median rent (state)

Uvalde - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Uvalde lands in the 21st percentile for household income and the 27th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
21st
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
27th
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: Uvalde, TX

Uvalde is a small town in Texas, home to 15,344 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $50,967 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.8%. Uvalde's housing stock carries a median value of $131,600, and the median resident age is 33.9 years. 16.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 56.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 17 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 39% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2230.9 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). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,123 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 70.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

15,344 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$50,967 /yr

Poverty 24.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Uvalde compare to other US cities?

Where Uvalde sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 21% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities
Safety 27% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Uvalde ranks #484 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

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 Uvalde'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.

21stIncome percentile
27thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 27th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Uvalde's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Uvalde'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 41 Avg. percentile National median
Uvalde'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 Uvalde's home value compares nationally

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

$131,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $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. Uvalde $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 - Uvalde, TX Uvalde, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Uvalde, 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 Uvalde, TX median $50,967/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%
Uvalde, 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 Uvalde, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.7%

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

Population
15,344
Median Income
$50,967
Median Home Value
$131,600
Median Age
33.9
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Labor force participation
56.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2230.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
393.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1837.6
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
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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15,100 residents15,200 residents15,300 residents15,400 residents15,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,219 residents 15,455 residents ▲ +1.6%
Uvalde's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
17
housing units authorized
Single-Family
15
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 28
2020 19
2021 24
2022 30
2023 19
2024 17

Permit volume decreased 39% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.6%
Carpool
16.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Other
1.3%

Based on 6,513 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 Uvalde sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,123/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
70.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Canyon
15,398 people
Rio Grande City
15,258 people
Aldine
15,434 people
Buda
15,487 people
Mineral Wells
15,130 people
Palmview
15,650 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Uvalde's 15,344 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

New Haven, IN
15,339 people
Monroe, GA
15,336 people
Eden, NC
15,353 people
Bradley, IL
15,331 people
Coto de Caza, CA
15,363 people
Minneola, FL
15,371 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Uvalde's $50,967 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dyer, TN
$50,962 median income
Fremont, OH
$50,974 median income
La Veta, CO
$50,975 median income
Chauvin, LA
$50,976 median income
Ambridge, PA
$50,978 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Uvalde, 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 Uvalde, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 62.2% 11.6% 20.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 80.0% White 62.2% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 2.7% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 11.6% Two or more races 20.5% 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 Uvalde 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
Uvalde (this city) 15,344 $50,967
Canyon 15,398 $68,233
Rio Grande City 15,258 $41,369
Aldine 15,434 $40,916
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Uvalde, TX?

What is the population of Uvalde, TX? +

The population of Uvalde, TX stands at 15,344 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Uvalde households earn a median of $50,967 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Uvalde? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Uvalde; 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 Uvalde, TX safe? +

Uvalde has a total crime rate of 2230.9 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 Uvalde, TX? +

Homes in Uvalde carry a median value of $131,600, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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