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Uvalde, TX
City in Uvalde County, Texas.
Population
15,417
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,006
ZIP codes
0
Uvalde and its ZIP codes
Uvalde at a glance
- Uvalde is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 204th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $51,141, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,800 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Uvalde, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Uvalde, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,141
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$136,800
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,828), Irish Americans (507), French Americans (453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uvalde County. PPP loans are for Uvalde.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,734
9,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,669 per person
How people get to work
Uvalde, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Uvalde, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
214
2.0% of homes, county
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Uvalde, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.7%
U.S. 11.1% +19.6 pts
Cities near Uvalde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Uvalde EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.9 |
| KnippaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| La PryorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| BatesvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| SabinalCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Uvalde, TX in?
- Uvalde is in Uvalde County, Texas.
- What is the population of Uvalde, TX?
- About 15,417 people live in Uvalde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Uvalde?
- Nearby places include Uvalde Estates (4.4 mi), Knippa (11 mi), La Pryor (18 mi), Batesville (20 mi), Sabinal (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023