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Comal County, Texas
Comal County, Texas. Comal County had 209,166 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 29.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 33 census tracts. GEOID 48091.
Comal 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
209,166
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 161,501 · ACS 2020-2024: 183,826
Median household income
$101,889
±$2,995 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$427,200
±$9,229 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,603
±$55 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Comal County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 161,501 residents in Comal County. The Census Bureau estimates 209,166 for July 1, 2025, up 29.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 183,826 over 560 square miles of land.
| Measure | Comal County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 183,826 | 30,188,424 | +42,184 |
| Households | 71,354±807 | 10,992,816 | +19,987 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 77,961±89 | 12,128,515 | +19,780 |
Comal County's population since 2000
From 78,021 in 2000 to 209,166 in 2025: up 168.1%. 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 Comal County?
Comal County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is New Braunfels with 122,492 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New Braunfels | 90,403 | $86,021 |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Lake | 31,124 | $97,301 |
| Bulverde | 5,692 | $112,188 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,186 | $177,353 |
| Schertz | 42,002 | $99,948 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 9,833 | $174,327 |
| Selma | 10,952 | $97,066 |
| Spring BranchGEOID 4869608 | 206 | $162,944 |
| San Antonio | 1,434,625 | $65,056 |
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 Comal County?
The median resident of Comal County is 41.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.4%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Comal County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±0.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.4% | 39.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.0%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.2%±0.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5%±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±0.9 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±0.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.3%±1.3 pts | 33.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.0%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.7 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 Comal County earn?
Half of Comal County's 71,354 households earn less than $101,889 a year (±$2,995), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $98,377 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Comal County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,889±$2,995 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,953±$4,833 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,350±$1,867 | $40,752 | +$4,364 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±1.8 pts | 18.7% | −4.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±0.7 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 Comal County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Comal County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $427,200 by its owner (±$9,229). The median renter pays $1,603 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Comal County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $427,200±$9,229 | $283,800 | +$79,775 |
| Median gross rent | $1,603±$55 | $1,403 | +$195 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5%±3.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,405±$66 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±1.5 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 77,961±89 | 12,128,515 | +19,780 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±2.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±1.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.7%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.6 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 Comal County building?
Builders took permits for 1,726 new housing units across Comal County in 2025 (1,726 single-family), 8.3 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 Comal County get to work?
71.3% of Comal County's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Comal County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±0.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±1.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.7%±1.4 pts | 14.4% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±1.2 | 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 Comal County's census tracts?
Comal County is divided into 33 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,766 (Tract 3102) to $173,969 (Tract 3109.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Comal County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 9th of 253 |
| Median home value | 8th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 233rd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 252 |
| Median age | 83rd 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
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