Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bulverde, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,486

Median Agei

50.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.3%4,559

Hispanic/Latino

22.7%1,474

Asian

3.7%239

Two or More

2.8%182

Other

0.3%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%79

High School Diploma

17.3%842

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%373

Some College (1+ yr)

21.9%1,064

Associate's Degree

4.4%215

Bachelor's Degree

32.4%1,571

Master's Degree

10.2%493

Professional Degree

1.6%76

Doctorate

0.7%33

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

44.8%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,200

Median Renti

$1,794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.7%2,264

Renter-Occupied

8.3%205

Total Units

2,546

Homeownership

91.7%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

135

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

10.5%267

2010–2019

10.4%265

2000–2009

13.2%337

1990–1999

36.2%921

1980–1989

16.5%419

1970–1979

12.8%327

1939 or earlier

0.4%10

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.8%1,723

Bottled/LP Gas

15%370

Utility Gas

13.4%332

Solar

1.4%35

Wood

0.4%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,188

Mean Household Incomei

$116,240

Per Capita Incomei

$44,786

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

2,942

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5067.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

109

Mexico

104

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

2,894

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

648(12.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured