Comal County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Comal County, Texas has a population of 183,826, the 27th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $101,889 and the median home value is $427,200. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Comal County Quick Facts

Population 183,826

Median Household Income $101,88990% MOE ±$2,995

Median Home Value $427,20090% MOE ±$9,229

Poverty Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.9%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 41.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 43.4%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 94.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 183,826 27th of 254

Median Income $101,889 30% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.5%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Comal 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	141,642	183,826	+29.8%
Median household income	$98,378	$101,889	No clear change (+3.6%)
Median home value¹	$347,429	$427,200	+23.0%
Median gross rent	$1,408	$1,603	+13.9%

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

Median Household Income

Comal

$101,889

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Comal

$427,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 26.7%

$100K+ 51.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

18.7%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,603/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

25.9%

75+

6.9%

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 Comal County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Braunfels	104,643	$86,021	7.4%	$339,400
Canyon Lake	33,883	$97,301	7.3%	$389,300
Bulverde	6,486	$112,188	2.8%	$420,200
Garden Ridge	4,332	$177,353	0.4%	$688,200
Spring Branch	243	$162,944	5.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Comal County is located in Texas with a total population of 183,826. It is the 27th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comal County is 41.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Comal County is $101,889. This is 30% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $427,200. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% 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 64.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

43.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Comal County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Comal 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 Comal County, Texas?

Comal County has a population of 183,826, making it the 27th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Comal County?

The median household income in Comal County is $101,889 with a poverty rate of 6.5%.

How many cities are in Comal County, Texas?

Comal County contains 5 Census-designated places.