The Population & Steets in UVALDA CITY: The following data will give you an idea of the population and styes of the city. Uvalda has a total population of 565. The median household income in this community is $27,596. To understand the local economy, consider the poverty rate. The percentage of the population that is considered low-income is the lower than the national average.
The county was created in 1856 and named for Spanish General Juan de Ugalde. Growth slowed during the Civil War, but continued to grow afterward after the railroad reached the area. Between 1881 and 2010, Uvalda's population increased by 8.8%. It was named after the Spanish word for live oak trees, encina. The city's principal streets and alleys were 90 feet wide.
As of 2010, Uvalda had a diverse population. Twenty-seven percent of the population was under the age of 18, while 7.2% of the population was between 18 and 24. Another twenty-three percent of the population was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age of the population was 35 years old. The majority of residents were employed in Production Occupations, followed by Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations and Material Moving Occupations.