Bandera County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bandera County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,589. It is the 111th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bandera County is 53.4 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bandera County is $69,703. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $249,800. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bandera County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.