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Uvalde, TX


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Uvalde, Texas

Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde county, is 79 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 14,929.

The People and Families of Uvalde

In Uvalde, about 53% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Uvalde had a median family income of $27,897.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Uvalde ($5,035). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Uvalde Housing

About 67% of housing units in Uvalde are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Uvalde, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Uvalde strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Uvalde Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Uvalde Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Uvalde, TX

Comparing Uvalde to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime22

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