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Comal County

Texas · 161,501 residents · 559.528 sq mi
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Comal County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,781. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 83,480 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $293,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161,501
+107%since 2000
from 78,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K78K118K157K197K1990201020202024Comal County
2024184K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,781
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,942
+82%since 2000
from $21,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+64%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(58,345)
Black0.9%(693)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(17,609)
Asian0.4%(343)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(36,405)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(105,250)
Black2.2%(3,584)
Hispanic / Latino27%(43,590)
Asian1.1%(1,844)
Other2.4%(3,944)
Diversity Score60%(96,955)
Segregation Score28%(45,277)
Diversity Score
60
+29%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
60.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comal County, Texas?

Comal County, Texas has about 161,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Comal County, Texas?

The typical household in Comal County, Texas earns about $80,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Comal County, Texas expensive?

In Comal County, Texas, the median home is worth about $293,600, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Comal County, Texas?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Comal County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comal County, Texas?

About 7.7% of people in Comal County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Comal County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Comal County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109,669 residents, a change of about 212 percent over that period.

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