Texas

Guadalupe

172,706

2020 population

1850

first census record

census records

About Guadalupe

Guadalupe, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 1,511. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 172,706.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Plum Creek Aug 12 1840, Battle of Plum Creek Texas, Battle of Plum Creek, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	172,706
2010	131,533
2000	89,023
1990	64,873
1980	46,708
1970	33,554
1960	29,017
1950	25,392
1940	25,596
1930	28,925
1920	27,719
1910	24,913
1900	21,385
1890	15,217
1880	12,202
1870	7,282
1860	5,444
1850	1,511

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Guadalupe

Military engagements that took place in Guadalupe, Texas.

Battle of Plum Creek Aug 12 1840

1840

Battle of Plum Creek Texas

1840

Battle of Plum Creek

1840

Historic places in Guadalupe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Guadalupe, Texas.

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Native Heritage

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Frequently asked about Guadalupe

When does Guadalupe first appear in the US census?

Guadalupe, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 1,511.

What is the population of Guadalupe?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Guadalupe had a recorded population of 172,706.

Were any battles fought in Guadalupe?

3 documented military engagements took place in Guadalupe, including Battle of Plum Creek Aug 12 1840, Battle of Plum Creek Texas, Battle of Plum Creek.

How many historic places are in Guadalupe?

15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Guadalupe, Texas.

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