Uvalde, TX Demographics

A map of Uvalde's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,074	11,939	78.3%	78.5%
White	2,702	2,917	17.5%	19.2%
Multiracial	287	128	1.9%	0.8%
Asian	224	125	1.5%	0.8%
Native American/Other	72	58	0.5%	0.4%
Black	58	50	0.4%	0.3%

Uvalde, Texas has an estimated population of 15,417, a slight increase from the 15,217 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% Hispanic, 17.5% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Uvalde, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Uvalde has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Uvalde, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Uvalde is ranked the 204th 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). Uvalde was ranked the 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Uvalde's White Population

2,702 residents of Uvalde, or 17.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Uvalde is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Uvalde ranks 1415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Uvalde's population has decreased from 19.2% to 17.5%.

Uvalde is more White than neighboring Uvalde Estates (5.3% White), La Pryor (1.1% White), and Batesville (1% White). Uvalde is less White than neighboring Knippa (39.6% White), and Sabinal (31% White).

Uvalde's Black Population

58 residents of Uvalde, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Uvalde is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Uvalde ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Uvalde's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Uvalde is more Black than neighboring Uvalde Estates (0% Black), Knippa (0% Black), and Batesville (0% Black). Uvalde is less Black than neighboring La Pryor (5.5% Black), and Sabinal (1.6% Black).

Uvalde's Asian Population

224 residents of Uvalde, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Uvalde is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Uvalde ranks 551st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's Asian population has grown by an estimated 79.2%. Asian residents' share of Uvalde's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Uvalde is more Asian than neighboring Uvalde Estates (0% Asian), Knippa (0% Asian), Batesville (0% Asian), and Sabinal (0% Asian). Uvalde is less Asian than neighboring La Pryor (2.8% Asian).

Uvalde's Hispanic Population

12,074 residents of Uvalde, or 78.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Uvalde is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Uvalde ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Uvalde's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.3%.

Uvalde is more Hispanic than neighboring Knippa (59.5% Hispanic), and Sabinal (66% Hispanic). Uvalde is less Hispanic than neighboring Uvalde Estates (94.7% Hispanic), La Pryor (90.5% Hispanic), and Batesville (99% Hispanic).

Uvalde's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of Uvalde, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Uvalde is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Uvalde ranks 1250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Uvalde's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Uvalde is more Native American/Other than neighboring Uvalde Estates (0% Native American/Other), Knippa (0% Native American/Other), La Pryor (0% Native American/Other), Batesville (0% Native American/Other), and Sabinal (0% Native American/Other).

Uvalde's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Uvalde, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Uvalde is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Uvalde ranks 1485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uvalde's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 124.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Uvalde's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Uvalde is more Multiracial than neighboring Uvalde Estates (0% Multiracial), Knippa (0.9% Multiracial), La Pryor (0% Multiracial), Batesville (0% Multiracial), and Sabinal (1.4% 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.