City · Texas
Bulverde, Texas
Bulverde, city, in Comal County, Texas. Bulverde had 7,337 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 29.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,692 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,486 (±31). GEOID 4811224.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,337
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,692 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,486 ±31
Median household income
$112,188
±$16,360 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$420,200
±$44,154 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,794
±$128 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bulverde and what county is it in?
Bulverde is a city in Comal County, Texas. It covers 15.8 square miles of land, 360 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bulverde is in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bulverde, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,337 people lived in Bulverde on July 1, 2025, up 29.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,692 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,486 (±31).
| Measure | Bulverde | Comal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,486 ±31 | 183,826 | +1,324 |
| Households | 2,469 ±187 | 71,354 | +777 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.20 | 2.56 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 2,546 ±231 | 77,961 | +728 |
Bulverde's population since 2000
From 3,761 in 2000 to 7,337 in 2025: up 95.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bulverde as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bulverde?
The median resident of Bulverde is 50.2 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.7%. 7.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bulverde | Comal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 ±8.7 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±4.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1% ±6.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±4.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.7% ±7.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3% ±7.7 pts | 64.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.2% | +5.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5% ±4.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.1% ±4.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±4.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±1.5 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.8% ±7.5 pts | 43.3% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±8.4 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bulverde earn?
Half of Bulverde's 2,469 households earn less than $112,188 a year (±$16,360), against $101,889 in Comal County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $115,112 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bulverde | Comal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,188 ±$16,360 | $101,889 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,240 ±$8,702 | $133,953 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,786 ±$3,875 | $52,350 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.0 pts | 98.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.5% ±1.4 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bulverde?
Owners occupy 91.7% of Bulverde's occupied homes and renters 8.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $420,200 by its owner (±$44,154). The median renter pays $1,794 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bulverde | Comal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $420,200 ±$44,154 | $427,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,794 ±$128 | $1,603 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.1% ±28.9 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,716 ±$308 | $2,405 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.7% ±5.7 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.3% ±5.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,546 ±231 | 77,961 | +728 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.5% ±5.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.5% ±5.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.4% ±4.2 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bulverde building?
Builders took permits for 91 new housing units in Bulverde in 2025 (91 in single-family houses), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bulverde work and get to work?
76.5% of Bulverde's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes.
| Measure | Bulverde | Comal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.3% ±6.8 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±6.8 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3% ±6.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±3.4 | 30.9 min | −6.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bulverde?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bulverde, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $109,750 (Tract 3107.05) to $119,141 (Tract 3107.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3107.03Comal County | 13,191 | $154,496 |
| Tract 3107.08Comal County | 3,411 | $119,141 |
| Tract 3107.05Comal County | 2,715 | $109,750 |
| Tract 3107.06Comal County | 6,250 | $140,299 |
| Tract 3107.02Comal County | 6,864 | $122,692 |
| Tract 3108.01Comal County | 7,206 | $156,277 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bulverde) · Census block assignment files
How does Bulverde compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bulverde is the 3,952nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 314th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bulverde ranks 143rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 314th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 886th | 979 |
| Median household income | 143rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 204th | 978 |
| Median home value | 114th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 119th | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 877 |
| Median age | 62nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 93rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 207th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 161st | 976 |
Bulverde's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Bulverde with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bulverde?
20 of the 57 figures for Bulverde on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bulverde are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bulverde.