Census tract · Comal County
Census Tract 3106.08, Comal County, Texas
Census Tract 3106.08, GEOID 48091310608, in Comal County, Texas, mostly within Canyon Lake (99% of its census blocks). 4,287 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±400); the 2020 Census counted 4,741.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,287
±400 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,741
Median household income
$95,147
±$23,374 (90% margin)
Comal County: $101,889
Median home value
$249,600
±$138,438 (90% margin)
Comal County: $427,200
Median gross rent
$1,511
±$1,388 (90% margin)
Comal County: $1,603
Where is Census Tract 3106.08?
Census Tract 3106.08 is one of 33 census tracts in Comal County, Texas. It covers 25.63 square miles of land, 185 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48091310608, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Canyon Lake | 99% |
| Spring Branch | 1% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 3106.08: Tract 3106.04 ($84,858), Tract 3106.09 ($104,848), Tract 3106.10 ($76,053), Tract 3106.13 ($82,589), Tract 3107.03 ($154,496) and Tract 3109.01 ($157,013). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 3106.08?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3106.08's population at 4,287 (±400) in 1,650 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,741 residents and 2,142 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3106.08 | Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,287 ±400 | 33,883 |
| Households | 1,650 ±201 | 13,576 |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.27 | 2.49 |
| Housing units | 1,842 ±206 | 15,565 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 3106.08?
The median resident of Census Tract 3106.08 is 41.9 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.9%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3106.08 | Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±2.9 | 48.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.9 pts | 19.5% |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±3.3 pts | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.9% ±6.1 pts | 21.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2% ±6.8 pts | 70.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6% ±4.4 pts | 8.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.7% ±4.6 pts | 12.4% |
| With a disability | 22.1% ±5.2 pts | 19.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.2% ±5.4 pts | 14.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±4.9 pts | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.3% ±6.3 pts | 36.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±2.8 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±6.8 pts | 87.5% |
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 Census Tract 3106.08 earn?
Half of the 1,650 households in Census Tract 3106.08 earn less than $95,147 a year (±$23,374), against $101,889 across Comal County: 20th highest of the county's 33 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3106.08 | Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,147 ±$23,374 | $97,301 |
| Mean household income | $125,531 ±$16,178 | $131,183 |
| Per capita income | $48,620 ±$6,156 | $52,878 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 7.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 6.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8% ±4.8 pts | 6.5% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.8 pts | 97.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±5.5 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 Census Tract 3106.08?
Owners occupy 93.9% of Census Tract 3106.08's occupied homes and renters 6.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,600 by its owner (±$138,438).
| Measure | Tract 3106.08 | Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,600 ±$138,438 | $389,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,511 ±$1,388 | $1,327 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.6% ±40.4 pts | 50.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,178 ±$886 | $2,124 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.9% ±3.7 pts | 87.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.1% ±3.7 pts | 12.9% |
| Housing units | 1,842 ±206 | 15,565 |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.7% ±8.5 pts | 77.8% |
| Mobile homes | 39.7% ±8.7 pts | 15.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.7% ±3.5 pts | 7.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 35.6% ±8.6 pts | 27.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±3.9 pts | 1.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 3106.08 get to work?
68.3% of Census Tract 3106.08's workers drive alone and 20.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 43.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 3106.08 | Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1% ±5.8 pts | 55.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3% ±8.0 pts | 67.1% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±4.3 pts | 5.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% ±6.1 pts | 24.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.3 min ±6.5 | 38.9 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
How does Census Tract 3106.08 compare with the other tracts in Comal County?
Among Comal County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3106.08 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Comal County | In Canyon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 33 | 4th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 33 | 6th of 9 |
| Median household income | 20th of 33 | 4th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 18th of 33 | 4th of 9 |
| Median home value | 31st of 33 | 8th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 16 | 4th of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 33 | 4th of 9 |
| Median age | 19th of 33 | 8th of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th of 33 | 3rd of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Comal County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3108.04 | 17th | $100,647±$14,340 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3106.11 | 18th | $96,323±$6,752 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3104.04 | 19th | $95,250±$24,341 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3106.08 | 20th | $95,147±$23,374 |
| Tract 3106.04 | 21st | $84,858±$12,601 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3101 | 22nd | $82,917±$22,231 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3106.13 | 23rd | $82,589±$34,805 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 3106.08?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3106.08 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections