Bandera County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Bandera County, Texas has a population of 22,021, the 111th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $75,813 and the median home value is $278,400. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Bandera County Quick Facts

Population 22,021

Median Household Income $75,81390% MOE ±$6,485

Median Home Value $278,40090% MOE ±$24,132

Poverty Rate 13.5%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.7%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Median Age 53.5 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 85.9%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.7%

Cities/Places 2

Population 22,021 111th of 254

Median Income $75,813 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 8.7%

How Bandera County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,215	22,021	-0.9%
Median household income	$72,195	$75,813	No clear change (+5.0%)
Median home value¹	$214,389	$278,400	+29.9%
Median gross rent	$1,104	$1,149	No clear change (+4.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Bandera

$75,813

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bandera

$278,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

8.6%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.9%

Renter 14.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,149/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.6%

18-34

13.1%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

36.0%

75+

11.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bandera County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lakehills	6,130	$90,110	12.4%	$259,000
Bandera	655	$45,625	12.7%	$238,800

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Population Overview

Bandera County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,021. It is the 111th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bandera County is 53.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.6% 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 $75,813. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $278,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% 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 73.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bandera County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bandera County, Texas?

Bandera County has a population of 22,021, making it the 111th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Bandera County?

The median household income in Bandera County is $75,813 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Bandera County, Texas?

Bandera County contains 2 Census-designated places.