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 181 years ago in 1842.

Schertz locator map
Location of Schertz on Texas map.

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 (181 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 11:12:58 (25th April 2024)
Postal code : 78154
Density : 511 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 25.86% (2010-2020)
Schertz texas city hall 2014 image
Schertz texas city hall 2014
Schertz texas city hall 2014 image

Geography

Schertz is located at 29°33'8"N 98°16'11"W (29.5521700, -98.2697300).

Schertz map

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%

Schertz zip code is 78154. County name: Guadalupe, County fips: 48187

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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

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