Schertz, Texas
Schertz: A city in Guadalupe County, Texas. It is located in the San Antonio metropolitan area. Schertz is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schertz Historical Society and the Schertz Civic Center.
About
Schertz is a city located in the county of Guadalupe in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,465 and a population density of 379 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,440 inhabitants.
The city was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Schertz
| Population : | 42,440 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Guadalupe County |
| Area : | 83.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:50:49 (19th May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 78154 |
| Density : | 511 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schertz is located at 29°33'8"N 98°16'11"W (29.5521700, -98.2697300).
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Demographics
The population of Schertz increased by 25.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,465 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,316 | 5.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,841 | 4.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,713 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,687 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,658 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,095 | 3.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,102 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,035 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,042 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,440 | 0.94% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,433 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,862 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,669 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,840 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 65.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 446 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,673 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $702 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,124 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,291 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,165 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 394,364 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,881 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 334,726 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,924 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,016 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,679 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,005 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,063 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 688 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 497 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,434 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 220 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,696 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,459.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.84 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $43,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $794 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $352 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $655 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,876 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.97 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,224 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,768 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 26,818 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,584 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,628 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,587 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 276 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 187 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,975.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.66 |
Other Places in Schertz
1 Schertz EMS
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2 City of Schertz Administration Building #1
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3 Schertz City Council Chambers
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4 City of Schertz Administration Building #3
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5 City of Schertz Administration Building #6
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6 City of Schertz Administration Building #8
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7 City of Schertz Administration Building #5
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8 City of Schertz Administration Building #2
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9 Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex
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10 Schertz City Manager
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People born in Schertz (3)
People born in Schertz, including football player Sean Porter, basketball player Taylor Smith, US volleyball player McKenzie Adams, .
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Schools in Schertz
College & universities near Schertz, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488730 | Northeast Lakeview College | Universal City (TX) | 78145 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Schertz, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Schertz
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz Post Office | Schertz (TX) | 78154 |
Other cities in Guadalupe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guadalupe County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Schertz distances to largest Texas cities
