Bandera County, TX

County

Cities in Bandera County

Neighborhoods in Bandera County

Lake Medina Highlands

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bandera

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.2%

Households with Children

21.2%

School Enrollment K-12

2,002

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.9%
Seniors (65+): 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.3%
High School / GED: 30.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.9%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 44.7%
Living Alone: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.1%
Puerto Rican: 5.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.4%
South American: 4.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 54.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.8%
Spanish: 12.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 82.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources