Schertz, Texas is a dynamic community with a diverse population. As of the 2023 United States Census, the city had a population of 43,891 people. The median age is 37 years, and there is a slightly higher percentage of females (51.0%) compared to males. The racial and ethnic makeup includes 63.1% White alone, 10.8% Black or African American, and 2.1% Asian. Additionally, 17.7% of residents identify with two or more races, and 34.8% identify as Hispanic or Latino. Education-wise, 94.4% of individuals aged 25 years and older have a high school diploma or higher, and 53% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The median household income is $97,373. Check out the Fast Facts below that provide a snapshot on why Schertz is a vibrant city with a mix of cultures, educational backgrounds, and economic opportunities.
As of 2026 the population of Schertz, TX is 44,265. The population is expected to grow to 48,140 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.69%.
The median age of Schertz, TX residents is 39.
The diversity index of Schertz, TX is 80.5, meaning that there is a 81% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Schertz, TX is $124,701 and projected to be $137,998 in 2031. Per capita income is $45,488, projected to be $51,019 in 2031. 5.1% of households – 2,257 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,324,586 and the average disposable income is $99,028.
There are 17,035 housing units in Schertz, TX; 12,991 are owner-occupied, 3,086 are rented, and 958 are vacant. The average home value is $379,588, with 5,348 homes built in 2010 or later, and 47 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,265 businesses in Schertz, TX, employing 15,305 workers and pulling from a labor force of 21,202 age 16 and above. 11,365 workers commute into Schertz, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,703 residents both live and work in/around Schertz, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.52% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,398 drive alone, 1,838 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 380 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,586 residents work from home.
7,109 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,707 have associates degrees, 7,901 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,733 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-07-23
