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Guadalupe County, Texas
Guadalupe County, Texas. Guadalupe County had 201,111 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 17 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 41 census tracts. GEOID 48187.
Guadalupe County is one of the 8 counties of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
201,111
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 172,706 · ACS 2020-2024: 183,642
Median household income
$92,375
±$3,124 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$304,400
±$5,253 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,517
±$101 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Guadalupe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 172,706 residents in Guadalupe County. The Census Bureau estimates 201,111 for July 1, 2025, up 16.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 183,642 over 711 square miles of land.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 183,642 | 30,188,424 | +24,676 |
| Households | 65,424±593 | 10,992,816 | +11,314 |
| Average household size | 2.78±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 69,700±74 | 12,128,515 | +11,294 |
Guadalupe County's population since 2000
From 89,023 in 2000 to 201,111 in 2025: up 125.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County holds 17 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Schertz with 45,978 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Schertz | 42,002 | $99,948 |
|---|---|---|
| Cibolo | 32,276 | $122,365 |
| Seguin | 29,433 | $64,861 |
| New Braunfels | 90,403 | $86,021 |
| Redwood | 4,003 | $88,693 |
| Selma | 10,952 | $97,066 |
| McQueeney | 2,397 | $97,739 |
| Lake DunlapGEOID 4840522 | 1,981 | $78,641 |
| Geronimo | 1,097 | $72,045 |
| Marion | 1,034 | $62,788 |
| Santa Clara | 778 | $81,607 |
| New Berlin | 656 | $110,000 |
| ZuehlGEOID 4880836 | 399 | not published |
| Staples | 193 | $80,833 |
| Luling | 5,599 | $54,818 |
| KingsburyGEOID 4839292 | 132 | $74,125 |
| San Marcos | 67,553 | $51,281 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Guadalupe County?
The median resident of Guadalupe County is 37.6 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 39.0%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.3 | 35.6 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39.0% | 39.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.0%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0%±1.0 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.9%±0.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±0.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±0.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.4%±1.2 pts | 33.8% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Guadalupe County earn?
Half of Guadalupe County's 65,424 households earn less than $92,375 a year (±$3,124), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $91,682 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,375±$3,124 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,083±$3,162 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,669±$986 | $40,752 | +$1,481 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±1.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9%±0.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Guadalupe County?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Guadalupe County's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $304,400 by its owner (±$5,253). The median renter pays $1,517 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $304,400±$5,253 | $283,800 | +$63,184 |
| Median gross rent | $1,517±$101 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0%±4.8 pts | 42.3% | +8.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,968±$38 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±1.4 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 69,700±74 | 12,128,515 | +11,294 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4%±1.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.3%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Guadalupe County building?
Builders took permits for 1,697 new housing units across Guadalupe County in 2025 (1,546 single-family), 8.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Guadalupe County get to work?
73.8% of Guadalupe County's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | +1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±1.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min±0.6 | 26.7 min | +1.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Guadalupe County's census tracts?
Guadalupe County is divided into 41 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,755 (Tract 2103) to $150,045 (Tract 2106.09).
All 41 census tracts of Guadalupe County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Guadalupe County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 254 |
| Median household income | 20th of 253 |
| Median home value | 28th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 205th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 252 |
| Median age | 151st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Guadalupe County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.