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Redwood, TX

Census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas.

Population

3,441

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

534

ZIP codes

0

Redwood and its ZIP codes

Redwood at a glance

  • Redwood is about 4.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $88,693 a year, 13% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,500 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $1,302 a month.

Local data for Redwood, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Redwood, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,693

Poverty rate

2.2%

Median home value

$109,500

Median rent

$1,302/mo

Homeownership

71.7%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,649), Irish Americans (136), Peruvian Americans (113).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guadalupe County. PPP loans are for Redwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,162

49,773 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,610

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $8,708 per person

Guadalupe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Redwood, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.8%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Redwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

419

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

2,244

3.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 39°F

36.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Redwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

31.9%

U.S. 11.1% +20.8 pts

Cities near Redwood

Frequently asked questions

What county is Redwood, TX in?
Redwood is in Guadalupe County, Texas.
What is the population of Redwood, TX?
About 3,441 people live in Redwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Redwood?
Nearby places include Martindale (4.1 mi), San Marcos (4.9 mi), Staples (5.6 mi), Geronimo (11 mi), Kingsbury (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023