Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48187

Guadalupe County, Texas

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population183,642
Household income$92,375
Unemployment3.6%
Life expectancy78.2 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Guadalupe County has 183,642 residents and ranks #28 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $92,375. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Texas

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#28 of 254
Smallest county183,642 residentsHarris County

Relocation guide

Moving to Guadalupe County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Guadalupe County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $304,400 median home value and $1,517/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,375, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Guadalupe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 31.4% and life expectancy is 78.2 years.

Potential advantages

  • Uninsured: 13.8%, rank #16 of 254 available Texas counties.
  • Median household income: $92,375, rank #20 of 254 available Texas counties.
  • Life expectancy: 78.2 years, rank #19 of 236 available Texas counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median gross rent: $1,517/mo, rank #234 of 249; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median home value: $304,400, rank #223 of 250; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Primary care access: 1 per 3,849 residents, rank #172 of 231; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Texas

Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $92,375

$92,375; above the state county median of $65,035.

State rank #20 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $304,400

$304,400; above the state county median of $169,250.

State rank #223 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,517/mo

$1,517/mo; above the state county median of $957/mo.

State rank #234 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.6%

3.6%; below the state county median of 4%.

State rank #79 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 31.4%

31.4%; above the state county median of 20.6%.

State rank #33 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 78.2 years

78.2 years; above the state county median of 73.9 years.

State rank #19 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 18.5%

18.5%; below the state county median of 22.8%.

State rank #35 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 13.8%

13.8%; below the state county median of 19.6%.

State rank #16 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 3,849 residents

1 per 3,849 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.

State rank #172 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 1,653 residents

1 per 1,653 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.

State rank #113 of 221 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Guadalupe County FAQ

Is Guadalupe County a good place to live?

Guadalupe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and life expectancy. College attainment is 31.4% and life expectancy is 78.2 years.

What should I know before moving to Guadalupe County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $304,400 median home value and $1,517/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,375, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Guadalupe County?

Guadalupe County has 183,642 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Guadalupe County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 48187; the parent state FIPS is 48.

What is the median household income in Guadalupe County?

The ACS median household income is $92,375.

How much does housing cost in Guadalupe County?

Housing benchmarks are $304,400 median home value and $1,517/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,375, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Guadalupe County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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