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Bulverde

Texas · 5,692 residents · 15.811 sq mi
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Bulverde is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,450. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $287,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,692
+51%since 2000
from 3,761 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+28%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K2000201020202024Bulverde
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,450
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,913
+48%since 2000
from $26,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
6.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,279)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino11%(412)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(991)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,045)
Black0.8%(45)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,296)
Asian0.8%(43)
Other4.6%(262)
Diversity Score55.1%(3,136)
Diversity Score
55
+109%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bulverde, Texas?

Bulverde, Texas has about 5,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bulverde, Texas?

The typical household in Bulverde, Texas earns about $95,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bulverde, Texas expensive?

In Bulverde, Texas, the median home is worth about $287,900, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Bulverde, Texas?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bulverde, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bulverde, Texas?

About 11.8% of people in Bulverde, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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