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Bandera County, Texas
Bandera County, Texas. Bandera County had 22,876 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48019.
Bandera County is one of the 8 counties of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,876
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,851 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,021
Median household income
$75,813
±$6,485 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$278,400
±$24,132 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,149
±$107 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Bandera County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,851 residents in Bandera County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,876 for July 1, 2025, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,021 over 791 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bandera County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,021 | 30,188,424 | −194 |
| Households | 9,255±309 | 10,992,816 | +856 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 11,585±66 | 12,128,515 | −345 |
Bandera County's population since 2000
From 17,645 in 2000 to 22,876 in 2025: up 29.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bandera County?
Bandera County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Lakehills with 6,130 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lakehills | 5,295 | $90,110 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Medina ShoresGEOID 4840674 | 1,110 | $47,147 |
| BanderaGEOID 4805528 | 829 | $45,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bandera County?
The median resident of Bandera County is 53.5 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 29.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.0%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bandera County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5±0.4 | 35.6 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.6%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.8%±0.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0% | 39.7% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.0%±1.0 pts | 39.1% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.2%±1.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.2%±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±2.5 pts | 17.1% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±2.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.2%±3.9 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Bandera County earn?
Half of Bandera County's 9,255 households earn less than $75,813 a year (±$6,485), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $72,194 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bandera County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,813±$6,485 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,127±$8,650 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,036±$3,837 | $40,752 | +$5,655 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7%±7.4 pts | 18.7% | −16.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±2.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0%±2.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Bandera County?
Owners occupy 85.9% of Bandera County's occupied homes and renters 14.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 by its owner (±$24,132). The median renter pays $1,149 a month including utilities, and 24.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bandera County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,400±$24,132 | $283,800 | +$64,013 |
| Median gross rent | $1,149±$107 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.8%±11.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,750±$165 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.9%±3.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,585±66 | 12,128,515 | −345 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±7.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5%±3.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.1%±3.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Bandera County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Bandera County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bandera County get to work?
79.5% of Bandera County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Bandera County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6%±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7%±3.2 pts | 5.3% | +4.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±4.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±2.3 pts | 14.4% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.0 min±3.4 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
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 are Bandera County's census tracts?
Bandera County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,417 (Tract 1.01) to $90,789 (Tract 4).
| Tract 1.0148019000101 | 4,794±679 | $60,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0348019000103 | 3,831±628 | $75,993 |
| Tract 1.0448019000104 | 1,555±360 | $73,548 |
| Tract 248019000200 | 2,483±386 | $74,554 |
| Tract 3.0148019000301 | 3,574±567 | $75,091 |
| Tract 3.0248019000302 | 3,496±456 | $88,899 |
| Tract 448019000400 | 2,288±400 | $90,789 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bandera County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 111th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th of 254 |
| Median household income | 49th of 253 |
| Median home value | 38th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 138th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 252 |
| Median age | 10th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bandera County 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' school search.