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Bandera

Texas · 829 residents · 1.139 sq mi
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Bandera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−13%since 2000
from 957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
728 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+16%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3676258831K1K1990201020202024Bandera
2024655
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,818
+20%since 2000
from $16,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+92%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(607)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(185)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.8%(15)
Diversity Score48.6%(403)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.2%
−48.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bandera, Texas?

Bandera, Texas has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bandera, Texas?

The typical household in Bandera, Texas earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bandera, Texas expensive?

In Bandera, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Bandera, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bandera, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bandera, Texas?

About 14.4% of people in Bandera, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bandera, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bandera, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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