Population overview
Uvalde County is home to roughly 24,963 people, making up about 0.08% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #12 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 1,557 square miles of land and 24,963 residents yields a density of about 16.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Uvalde County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Uvalde County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Uvalde |
|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | 24,963 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +532% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -24% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +20110% |
Neighboring county populations
Uvalde County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County | Hondo | 56,881 | 42.8 |
| Bandera County | Bandera | 22,876 | 28.9 |
| Zavala County | Crystal City | 9,037 | 7.0 |
| Kinney County | Brackettville | 3,128 | 2.3 |
| Real County | Leakey | 2,745 | 3.9 |
| Edwards County | Rocksprings | 1,370 | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uvalde County, Texas?+
Uvalde County has an estimated population of 24,963 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Uvalde County?+
Uvalde County has a population density of approximately 16.0 people per square mile across its 1,557 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Uvalde County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Uvalde County ranks #103 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.08% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Uvalde County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Uvalde, Medina County is the most populous with about 56,881 residents.
How is Uvalde County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.