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Population Review

New Braunfels, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of New Braunfels, Texas is 98,700 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $88,257, the median home value is $315,100, and the median age is 36.4.

The population has grown 100.6% since 2010 (58,059 → 116,477).

98,700

Population

2192

People / sq mi

$88,257

Median Income

$315,100

Median Home Value

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New Braunfels covers 45.0 sq mi of land at 2192 people per square mile.

About New Braunfels, TX

The poverty rate is what most separates New Braunfels from the typical city: 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 98,700 residents, New Braunfels is a city in Texas. It ranks #43 among cities in Texas by population.

The typical household here earns about $88,257, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $315,100, with typical rent around $1,536.

38.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is close to the national 14.0% at 14.4%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

New Braunfels city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of New Braunfels city had a population of 58,059 in 2010 and 116,477 in 2024, a 2.0× growth over 14 years. The peak was 116,477 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 5.12%.

2024 · 116K20102024
New Braunfels city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

116,477

Population (2024)

58,059

Population (2010)

116,477

Peak (2024)

5.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201058,059
201159,319
201260,885
201363,025
201465,902
201570,133
201673,351
201778,902
201884,495
201990,209
202091,683
202199,130
2022104,840
2023111,202
2024116,477

Race & Ethnicity

White73.0%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$88,257

Median Household Income

$44,460

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$315,100

Median Home Value

$1,536

Median Rent

65.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.6%

High School+

38.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

73.7%

Public Transit

14.4%

Work From Home

26.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.6%

Foreign Born

80.7%

Non-English at Home

9.3%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

88.6%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.9%
Construction8.4%
Information8.0%
Manufacturing7.8%
Retail Trade6.4%
Public Administration4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Braunfels, Texas has a population of 98,700 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in New Braunfels, Texas is $88,257, with 4.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in New Braunfels, Texas is $315,100, with median monthly rent at $1,536 and a homeownership rate of 65.2%.

The median age in New Braunfels, Texas is 36.4 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 100.6% since 2010 (58,059 → 116,477).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.