Schertz, TX Demographics

A map of Schertz's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,629	20,170	44.6%	48.0%
Hispanic	15,177	13,147	34.5%	31.3%
Black	5,227	4,821	11.9%	11.5%
Multiracial	2,289	2,222	5.2%	5.3%
Asian	918	1,192	2.1%	2.8%
Native American/Other	810	450	1.8%	1.1%

Schertz, Texas has an estimated population of 44,050, an increase from the 42,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.6% White, 34.5% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schertz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schertz has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Schertz, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schertz is ranked the 84th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Schertz was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schertz's White Population

19,629 residents of Schertz, or 44.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schertz is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Schertz ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Schertz's population has decreased from 48.0% to 44.6%.

Schertz is more White than neighboring Cibolo (44.3% White), Universal City (41.4% White), Selma (35.7% White), and Converse (26.5% White). Schertz is less White than neighboring Randolph AFB (61.6% White).

Schertz's Black Population

5,227 residents of Schertz, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schertz is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Schertz ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Schertz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

Schertz is more Black than neighboring Randolph AFB (10.5% Black), and Universal City (7.5% Black). Schertz is less Black than neighboring Cibolo (13.3% Black), Selma (22.3% Black), and Converse (24.9% Black).

Schertz's Asian Population

918 residents of Schertz, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schertz is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Schertz ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Schertz's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Schertz is less Asian than neighboring Cibolo (2.5% Asian), Randolph AFB (4.4% Asian), Universal City (4.2% Asian), Selma (2.2% Asian), and Converse (3.4% Asian).

Schertz's Hispanic Population

15,177 residents of Schertz, or 34.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schertz is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schertz ranks 896th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Schertz's population has increased from 31.3% to 34.5%.

Schertz is more Hispanic than neighboring Cibolo (30.3% Hispanic), and Randolph AFB (12.7% Hispanic). Schertz is less Hispanic than neighboring Universal City (43.2% Hispanic), Selma (35.6% Hispanic), and Converse (38.4% Hispanic).

Schertz's Native American/Other Population

810 residents of Schertz, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schertz is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schertz ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schertz's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Schertz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cibolo (0.9% Native American/Other), Randolph AFB (0.9% Native American/Other), Universal City (1.1% Native American/Other), Selma (0.3% Native American/Other), and Converse (0.7% Native American/Other).

Schertz's Multiracial Population

2,289 residents of Schertz, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schertz is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Schertz ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schertz's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Schertz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Schertz is more Multiracial than neighboring Universal City (2.6% Multiracial), and Selma (3.9% Multiracial). Schertz is less Multiracial than neighboring Cibolo (8.7% Multiracial), Randolph AFB (9.9% Multiracial), and Converse (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.