Uvalde, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
24,918
7.36% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.9
0.296% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
19.2%
8.32% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,602
12.3% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$101,300
1.65% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
10,403
9.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Uvalde, TX had a population of 24.9k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $51,602. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Uvalde, TX declined from 26,899 to 24,918, a −7.36% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,936 to $51,602, a 12.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Uvalde, TX are White (Hispanic) (59.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.96%), Other (Hispanic) (4.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%).

None of the households in Uvalde, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.9% of the residents in Uvalde, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Uvalde, TX are Southwest Texas Junior College (1,373 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Uvalde, TX was $101,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Uvalde, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Uvalde, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Uvalde, TX is home to a population of 24.9k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.6% of Uvalde, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people).

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Uvalde, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.24k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.74k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.9%
2021 Citizenship
92.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Uvalde, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Uvalde, TX was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Uvalde, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    14.8k ± 722
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.24k ± 56
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.74k ± 536
72.3%
Hispanic Population
18k people

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Uvalde, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.24k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.74k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

72.3% of the people in Uvalde, TX are hispanic (18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Uvalde, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.88k people
10.4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.8k people

As of 2021, 11.6% of Uvalde, TX residents (2.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Uvalde, TX was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    574 ± 163
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    316 ± 158
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    214 ± 129

Uvalde, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Uvalde, TX employs 10.4k people. The largest industries in Uvalde, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,463 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (1,183 people), and Educational Services (1,145 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($65,601), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,370), and Wholesale Trade ($50,938).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

10.4k
2021 Value
± 936
−9.66%
1 Year decline
± 13.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Uvalde, TX declined at a rate of −9.66%, from 11.5k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Uvalde, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,087 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (945 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (922 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Uvalde, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

10.4k
2021 Value
± 936
−9.66%
1 Year decline
± 13.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Uvalde, TX declined at a rate of −9.66%, from 11.5k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Uvalde, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,463 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (1,183 people), and Educational Services (1,145 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Uvalde, TX, though some of these residents may live in Uvalde, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,262
Median earning men ± $4,378
$21,346
Median earning women ± $3,860

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,813), Wholesale Trade ($66,369), and Information ($65,793).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($35,588), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($27,524).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 261
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 171
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 117
    Retail Trade

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $184k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $40.3k
    Manufacturing
  3. $40k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Uvalde, TX awarded 1,373 degrees. The student population of Uvalde, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,347 male students and 3,528 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Uvalde, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,230 and 89.6%), followed by White (108 and 7.87%), Black or African American (11 and 0.801%), and Unknown (11 and 0.801%).

The largest universities in Uvalde, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Texas Junior College (1,373 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Uvalde, TX are General Studies (714 and 52%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (113 and 8.23%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (99 and 7.21%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,875 students enrolled in Uvalde, TX, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,085 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 714 degrees awarded
  2. 38 degrees awarded
  3. 18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Uvalde, TX was General Studies with 714 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,373 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Texas Junior College with 1,373 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 599 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Uvalde, TX, which is 0.774 times less than the 774 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,230 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 108 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,024) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,038) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Uvalde, TX was $101,300 in 2021, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $103,000 to $101,300, a 1.65% decrease. The homeownership rate in Uvalde, TX is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Uvalde, TX have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Uvalde, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Uvalde, TX is $51,602. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Uvalde, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

Property

$101,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,643
$5,916
Median Property Taxes
±$642

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 Uvalde, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

71.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.1% of the housing units in Uvalde, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Uvalde, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

The following map shows all of the counties in Uvalde, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,602
Median Household Income
± $5,989
8.32k
Number of Households
± 827

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.32k households in Uvalde, TX grew to $51,602 from the previous year's value of $45,936.

The following chart displays the households in Uvalde, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Uvalde, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Carpooled (13.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.32%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Uvalde, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (3.32%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Uvalde, TX have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Uvalde, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Uvalde, TX (4.69k out of 24.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Uvalde, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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81.1% of the population of Uvalde, TX has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.863% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.2% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

18.9%
Uninsured
32.9%
Employer Coverage
23.3%
Medicaid
11%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
0.863%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Uvalde, TX declined by 6.54% from 20.2% to 18.9%.

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

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