St. Hedwig: Demographics & People
St. Hedwig's population stands at 2,313 people, in 791 households. Population shrank 18.5% from 2,839 (2022) to 2,313 (2024). Median age 39.4 years. (4.6y older than Bexar County; 3.5y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 19% of the population. Population is 70% White (non-Hispanic) and 20% Hispanic or Latino. 72% of households are family-led. County is gaining 7,000 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household.
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 18.5% from 2,839 (2022) to 2,313 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~1,904 (extrapolated at -9.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,433.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,009,324 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -18.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,839 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,313 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 2,313 people |
| Population Estimate | 1,433 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.4y is 0.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 19% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.4 years (vs Texas 35.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Population under 18 | 436 |
| Median age | 39.4 years (vs Texas 35.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,313 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 2,121 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 788 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 4.3% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.7% |
| Black population | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 19.5% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 69.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 360 |
| Share born in this state | 78.1% |
| Share born in another state | 21.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 15.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 75 |
| From Europe | 17 |
| From Africa | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
791 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 698 families, 38% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 625 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 698 |
| Married couples with children | 267 |
| Single-parent households | 22 |
| Average household size | 2.97 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 116 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 72 |
| Family households | 571 households |
| Households that are families | 72.2% |
| Total households | 791 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 5.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 7,000 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,815,203 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 1,808,203 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 7,000 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 131 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 28 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | TX-28 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48,029 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bexar |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48,029 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bexar County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 68,580 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48,029 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bexar County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 88.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 72.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 2,003,554 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,313, shrinking, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,313 people |
| Town Summary · County | Bexar County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade