Bandera is a city located in Bandera County Texas. Bandera has a 2024 population of 895. It is also the county seat of Bandera County. Bandera is currently growing at a rate of 1.82% annually and its population has increased by 7.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 829 in 2020.
The average household income in Bandera is $50,552 with a poverty rate of 16.34%. The median age in Bandera is 38.8 years: 29.4 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bandera was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 80.88% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 12.21% |
| Other race | 32 | 5.66% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 230 | 2.27 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 128 | 0 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 68 | 3.87 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 19 | 4.11 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Male | 15 | 3.53 | 0 | 100 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 8.89% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 3.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 30.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 143 | 34.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 269 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 88 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,656 | $40,556 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,591 | $40,648 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $40,703 |
$31,591
Average Earnings
$40,648
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.05% of Bandera residents speak only English, while 22.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 83 | 23.71% |
16.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
19.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bandera is White, with 23.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bandera is White, with 23.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.05% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 27.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,477 | $80,423 |
| Households | $32,125 | $50,552 |
| Married Families | $76,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,222 | $25,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.94%
Born in Bandera
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.65% of Bandera residents were born in the United States, with 78.94% having been born in Texas. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 978 | 16 | 1.66% |
| 2028 | 962 | 17 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 945 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 928 | 16 | 1.75% |
| 2025 | 912 | 17 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 895 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 2023 | 879 | 18 | 2.09% |
| 2022 | 861 | 34 | 4.11% |
| 2021 | 827 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 829 | -59 | -6.64% |
| 2019 | 888 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 883 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 874 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 864 | 32 | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 832 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 827 | -9 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 836 | -9 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 845 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 851 | 0 | 0% |