Seguin, Texas
Seguin is a city in Guadalupe County in south-central Texas, about 33 miles northeast of San Antonio, on the Guadalupe River near the edge of the Hill Country. The river and surrounding farmland shaped its early growth, and the town center is known for its historic courthouse square and its many buildings of early concrete construction. Pecans are a longtime symbol of the community, which sits amid rolling farm and ranch country.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 41,048
- Change from 2020 base
- +39.3%
- Land area
- 40 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Guadalupe County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Guadalupe County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local character
Start with Seguin itself
A few landmarks, stories, and everyday places that help give Seguin its shape.
River Park
Max Starcke Park Keeps Seguin Close to the Guadalupe River
Seguin's Max Starcke Park is a 227-acre Guadalupe River park with trails, fishing, paddling access, an 18-hole golf course, a dog park, and picnic space on both banks.
Springs
Walnut Springs Park Explains Seguin's Old Name
Walnut Springs Park ties downtown Seguin to the cold springs that gave the town its first name, and to a piece of San Antonio River Walk history.
Active Park
Park West Gives Seguin a Big Active-Play Park
Park West is Seguin's 48-acre active park with a splashpad, skatepark, trail, bike features, fields, and accessible play space.
Then zoom out to Guadalupe County
County History
How Guadalupe County Was Created
Guadalupe County was established in 1846, carved from parts of Bexar and Gonzales counties after Texas joined the United States.
Property Tax Basics
Who Appraises Your Property in Guadalupe County
The Guadalupe Appraisal District sets the value on your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.
City History
Seguin: Named for a Tejano Hero of the Republic
Seguin was founded in 1838 and renamed in 1839 to honor Juan N. Seguín, a Tejano leader who fought for Texas independence.
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