Comal County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Comal County is located in Texas with a total population of 174,552. It is the 28th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comal County is 42.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comal County is $99,015. This is 30% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $398,800. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Comal County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Comal County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher 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 94.2%.