Guadalupe County, Texas

Guadalupe County: County in New Mexico, United States

About

Guadalupe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,533 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 170,608 inhabitants. Its county seat is Santa Rosa. The county was created 133 years ago in 1891.

Guadalupe County is located in south central Texas, bisected by the Guadalupe River. It was established in 1846, just after Texas became a U.S. state. The county is named after the Guadalupe River.

The city of Seguin became the county seat in 1853. Seguin was settled by German immigrants and named after Juan Seguín, a Texas Revolutionary War hero.

Key Facts About Guadalupe County Today

Population: As of 2021, over 167,000 people live in Guadalupe County. Major cities include Seguin, Cibolo, Schertz, and New Braunfels.

Major Industries: Leading industries in Guadalupe County include education, manufacturing, health care, construction, and retail. Major employers are Tyson Foods, Caterpillar, and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.

Attractions: Top attractions are the Buc-ee's travel center, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Lake Dunlap.

Things to See and Do in Guadalupe County

Some top attractions and activities in Guadalupe County include:

  • Floating down river on the Guadalupe River
  • Riding world-class roller coasters at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  • Shopping at the massive Buc-ee's convenience store and tourist attraction
  • Exploring historic downtown Seguin, with antique shops and museums
  • Hiking and biking through Guadalupe River State Park

From theme parks to history and nature, Guadalupe County offers fantastic attractions for visitors of all interests just north of San Antonio.

Guadalupe County locator map
Location of Guadalupe County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Guadalupe County

Population : 170,608 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Guadalupe County
Area : 7852 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.04%
Land as percent of area : 99.96%
Named for : Our Lady of Guadalupe
Altitude : 492 feet / 150 meters
Capital : Santa Rosa
Establishment : February 02, 1891
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 07:41:45 (21st December 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 22.9% (2010-2020)
Guadalupe Courthouse New image
Guadalupe Courthouse New
Guadalupe Courthouse New image
Guadalupe Courthouse New image

Geography

Guadalupe County is located at 29°34'59"N 97°56'55"W (29.5830500, -97.9485800). It has 4 neighbors: DeBaca County, Lincoln County, Quay County and Torrance County.

Guadalupe County map

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The largest city of Guadalupe County is Schertz with a population of 42,440. Other cities include, Cibolo population 33,465, Seguin population 30,165, Marion population 1,281 and Santa Clara population 745. See all Guadalupe County cities & populated places.

Guadalupe County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guadalupe County.

City Name Population Title
Schertz 42,440 A city in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Cibolo 33,465 City in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Seguin 30,165 City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Redwood 4,338 Census designated place
McQueeney 2,545 Census designated place
Lake Dunlap 1,934 Census-designated place in Texas
Marion 1,281 Marion is a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County .
Geronimo 1,032 Census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Santa Clara 745 City in Texas, USA
New Berlin 626 City in Texas, United States
Staples 279 City in Guadalupe County, Texas
Weinert 165 City in Haskell County, Texas, United States
Kingsbury 155 Census designated place

Guadalupe County has 4 neighbours.

  • Santa Rosa

Demographics

The population of Guadalupe County increased by 22.9% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 131,533 - census
2011 135,809 3.15% estimation process
2012 139,641 2.74% estimation process
2013 142,881 2.27% estimation process
2014 146,811 2.68% estimation process
2015 150,578 2.5% estimation process
2016 154,492 2.53% estimation process
2017 159,639 3.22% estimation process
2018 163,276 2.23% estimation process
2019 166,847 2.14% estimation process
2020 170,608 2.2% estimation process

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