Comal County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,356 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 308.7 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.98% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 67,651 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Comal County grew by 66.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 174,552 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Comal County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,254 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.26% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Comal County is about 30% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $294,918 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,459 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.9% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Comal County is about 16.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,459 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Comal County spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.9 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,098 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,866 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,724 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Comal County is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Comal County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Comal County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Comal County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Comal County, Texas.
What is the population of Comal County, Texas?
The population of Comal County, Texas is 177,356, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Comal County, Texas?
The population density of Comal County, Texas is 308.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Comal County, Texas?
The median household income in Comal County, Texas is $99,254, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Comal County, Texas?
The median home price in Comal County, Texas is $294,918, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Comal County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Comal County, Texas is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.