Comal County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Comal County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Comal County, Texas has a population of 174,552, the 28th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $99,015 and the median home value is $398,800. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

Comal County Quick Facts

Population 174,552

Median Household Income $99,015

Median Home Value $398,800

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 76.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.2%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 174,552 28th of 254

Median Income $99,015 30% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment 3.5%

Median Household Income

Comal

$99,015

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Comal

$398,800

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.4%

$25K-$50K 13.6%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 49.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

11.0%

$200K+

19.0%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%

Renter 23.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

26.1%

75+

6.8%

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
Canyon Lake	32,924	$93,114	7.4%	$337,200
Bulverde	6,164	$108,413	5.2%	$380,100
Garden Ridge	4,243	$157,824	0.8%	$618,100
Spring Branch	260	$157,694	3.5%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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 counties 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Comal County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 174,552, making it the 28th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Comal County?

The median household income in Comal County is $99,015 with a poverty rate of 6.4%.

How many cities are in Comal County, Texas?

Comal County contains 4 Census-designated places.