Bandera County, Texas
Bandera County: county in Texas, United States
About
Bandera County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,485 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,861 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bandera. The county was created 170 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Bandera County at a glance
Bandera County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
LakehillsPopulation 5,150
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bandera County
| Population | 23,861 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2066 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.7472,-99.2462 |
| Named for | Bandera Pass |
| Altitude | 1,549 feet / 472 meters |
| Capital | Bandera |
| Establishment | March 10, 1856 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:03:54 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bandera County is located at 29°44'50"N 99°14'46"W (29.7472100, -99.2462400). It has 6 neighbors: Bexar County, Kendall County, Kerr County, Medina County, Real County and Uvalde County.
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The largest city of Bandera County is Bandera with a population of 907. . See all Bandera County cities & populated places.
Bandera County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bandera County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakehills | 5,150 | Census designated place |
| Bandera | 907 | City in Texas, United States |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bandera County
Official Website- Bandera
Demographics
The population of Bandera County increased by 14.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,541 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,591 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,557 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,813 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,144 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,701 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,327 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,792 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,112 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,861 | 3.14% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |