Population overview
Bandera County is home to roughly 22,876 people, making up about 0.07% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #13 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 792 square miles of land and 22,876 residents yields a density of about 28.9 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Bandera County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Bandera County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Bandera |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera County | 22,876 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +589% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -17% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +21954% |
Neighboring county populations
Bandera County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | San Antonio | 2,160,088 | 1732.2 |
| Medina County | Hondo | 56,881 | 42.8 |
| Kerr County | Kerrville | 54,037 | 48.9 |
| Kendall County | Boerne | 53,289 | 80.5 |
| Uvalde County | Uvalde | 24,963 | 16.0 |
| Real County | Leakey | 2,745 | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bandera County, Texas?+
Bandera County has an estimated population of 22,876 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Bandera County?+
Bandera County has a population density of approximately 28.9 people per square mile across its 792 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Bandera County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Bandera County ranks #109 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.07% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Bandera County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Bandera, Bexar County is the most populous with about 2,160,088 residents.
How is Bandera County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.