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Helotes, Texas
Helotes, city, in Bexar County, Texas. Helotes had 10,387 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,030 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,630 (±27). GEOID 4833146.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,030 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,630 ±27
Median household income
$132,675
±$11,784 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$399,000
±$33,258 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,500
±$447 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Helotes and what county is it in?
Helotes is a city in Bexar County, Texas. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 1,303 residents per square mile in 2020.
Helotes 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 Helotes, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,387 people lived in Helotes on July 1, 2025, up 16.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,030 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,630 (±27).
| Measure | Helotes | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,630 ±27 | 2,067,341 | +455 |
| Households | 2,945 ±251 | 750,939 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.26 ±0.27 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,100 ±280 | 820,780 | +394 |
Helotes's population since 2000
From 4,285 in 2000 to 10,387 in 2025: up 142.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Helotes 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 Helotes?
The median resident of Helotes is 42.8 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 53.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.0%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Helotes | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±5.0 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2% ±3.8 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±3.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±2.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 53.8% ±5.8 pts | 59.7% | +15.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.0% ±4.9 pts | 26.2% | −16.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±4.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±5.8 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±2.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±2.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±3.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.7% ±5.8 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.8% ±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±6.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Helotes earn?
Half of Helotes's 2,945 households earn less than $132,675 a year (±$11,784), against $72,341 in Bexar County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $143,837 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Helotes | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,675 ±$11,784 | $72,341 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $156,994 ±$13,881 | $98,061 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,690 ±$5,344 | $36,702 | −$9,377 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7% ±2.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±0.9 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±2.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Helotes?
Owners occupy 97.0% of Helotes's occupied homes and renters 3.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $399,000 by its owner (±$33,258). The median renter pays $2,500 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Helotes | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $399,000 ±$33,258 | $262,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,500 ±$447 | $1,354 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.2% ±28.9 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,498 ±$318 | $1,923 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 97.0% ±2.1 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,100 ±280 | 820,780 | +394 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.1% ±5.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±39.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 98.4% ±1.3 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.0% ±5.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.2% ±6.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 Helotes building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units in Helotes in 2025 (40 in single-family houses), 3.9 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 Helotes work and get to work?
63.3% of Helotes's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Helotes | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±4.5 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3% ±6.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±5.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±6.8 pts | 14.6% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.8 | 25.7 min | −5.4 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 Helotes?
No census tract lies mostly in Helotes; 6 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1821.06Bexar County | 11,493 | $128,438 |
| Tract 1820.02Bexar County | 9,160 | $171,426 |
| Tract 1820.01Bexar County | 5,464 | $114,597 |
| Tract 1817.24Bexar County | 5,382 | $112,661 |
| Tract 1821.03Bexar County | 5,231 | $161,280 |
| Tract 9800.05Bexar County | 53 | $142,292 |
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 Helotes) · Census block assignment files
How does Helotes compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Helotes is the 3,126th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 246th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Helotes ranks 84th 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 | 246th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 166th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 388th | 979 |
| Median household income | 84th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 159th | 978 |
| Median home value | 136th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 702nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st | 877 |
| Median age | 194th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th | 973 |
| Work from home | 118th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 492nd | 976 |
Helotes's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Helotes 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 Helotes?
18 of the 57 figures for Helotes 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 Helotes 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 Helotes.