Guadalupe County, TX

County

2024 Population

183,642

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.6

0.267% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.31%

5.81% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$92,375

1.49% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$304,400

6.47% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Guadalupe County, TX is home to a population of 184k people, from which 96.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 7.51% of Guadalupe County, TX residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2024, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.3k people) in Guadalupe County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 15k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2024 Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of Guadalupe County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Guadalupe County, TX was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Guadalupe County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Guadalupe County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.3k ± 689
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
36.9k ± 2.28k
White (Hispanic)
15k ± 2.02k

39%

Hispanic Population

71.7k people

39% of the people in Guadalupe County, TX are hispanic (71.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Guadalupe County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

7.51%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

7.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.7k people

As of 2024, 7.51% of Guadalupe County, TX residents (13.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Guadalupe County, TX was 7.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Guadalupe County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9,074 ± 854
Gulf War (1990s)
4,031 ± 475
Vietnam
3,150 ± 341

Guadalupe County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Guadalupe County, TX.

Health

89% of the population of Guadalupe County, TX has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 9.6% on Medicaid, 9.19% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 7.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Guadalupe County, TX see 3,849 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,849 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2574 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1653 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,849 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Guadalupe County, TX

Primary care physicians in Guadalupe County, TX see an average of 3,849 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,849 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Guadalupe County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

9.6%

Medicaid

9.19%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

7.38%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Guadalupe County, TX grew by 1.42% from 10.9% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Guadalupe County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.58 in Guadalupe County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Guadalupe County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.4% in Guadalupe County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Guadalupe County, TX.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.8% in Guadalupe County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Guadalupe County, TX.

Economy

The economy of Guadalupe County, TX employs 87k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Guadalupe County, TX were Retail Trade (10,949 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,760 people), and Manufacturing (9,453 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($107,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,231), and Utilities ($88,583).

Employment

Occupations

87k

2024 Value

± 2,712

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.39%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Guadalupe County, TX grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 86.1k employees to 87k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Guadalupe County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,228 people), Management Occupations (8,966 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,422 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Guadalupe County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

87k

2024 Value

± 2,712

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.39%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Guadalupe County, TX grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 86.1k employees to 87k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Guadalupe County, TX, are Retail Trade (10,949 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,760 people), and Manufacturing (9,453 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Guadalupe County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Guadalupe County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,436

Median earning men ± $2,801

$41,566

Median earning women ± $1,576

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($94,979), Public Administration ($92,568), and Information ($72,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,233), Public Administration ($66,170), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,456).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

206
Construction
156
Other Services (except Public Administration)
151
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$596k
Manufacturing
$259k
Construction
$207k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

The student population of Guadalupe County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 914 male students and 866 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Guadalupe County, TX are White (197 and 33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (176 and 29.9%), Unknown (139 and 23.6%), and Black or African American (38 and 6.46%).

The largest universities in Guadalupe County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas Lutheran University (366 and 62%), College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (202 and 34.2%), and Seguin Beauty School-Seguin (22 and 3.73%).

The most popular majors in Guadalupe County, TX are Biomedical Technology (198 and 33.6%), Registered Nursing (124 and 21%), and General Business Administration & Management (54 and 9.15%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $35,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Guadalupe County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,780 (51.3% men and 48.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,780 students enrolled in Guadalupe County, TX, 51.3% men and 48.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 696 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Guadalupe County, TX was Registered Nursing with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Guadalupe County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas Lutheran University
366 degrees awarded
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
202 degrees awarded
Seguin Beauty School-Seguin
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas Lutheran University with 366 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Guadalupe County, TX, which is 0.973 times less than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 197 degrees mean that there were 1.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 176 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Guadalupe County, TX was $304,400 in 2024, which is 0.915 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $285,900 to $304,400, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Guadalupe County, TX is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Guadalupe County, TX have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Guadalupe County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Guadalupe County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.214%.

Housing

Property

$304,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,253

$50,915

Median Property Taxes

±$1,720

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Guadalupe County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Guadalupe County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2024

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.8% of the housing units in Guadalupe County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Guadalupe County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,375

Median Household Income

± $3,124

65.4k

Number of Households

± 2,184

In 2024, the median household income of the 65.4k households in Guadalupe County, TX declined from $92,375 from the previous year's value of $93,776.

The following chart displays the households in Guadalupe County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Guadalupe County, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Worked At Home (14.3%)
Carpooled (9.9%)

In 2024, 73.8% of workers in Guadalupe County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Guadalupe County, TX have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Guadalupe County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Guadalupe County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Guadalupe County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Guadalupe County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Guadalupe County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.214%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Guadalupe County, TX (16.9k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Guadalupe County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 10.7% of the children was living in poverty in Guadalupe County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 195 in Guadalupe County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.9% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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