Comal County, Texas
Comal County: County in Texas, United States
About
Comal County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 108,472 and a population density of 73 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 164,812 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Braunfels. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Comal County is located in south-central Texas, just north of San Antonio. It was established in 1846 and named for the Comal River which flows through the county.
The county was settled by German immigrants in the 1840s. The city of New Braunfels became the county seat in 1848. It was named after the German town of Braunfels by German Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels.
Key Facts About Comal County Today
Population: As of 2021, the population of Comal County was over 156,000 residents. It is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas.
Major Cities: The two largest cities in Comal County are New Braunfels (around 84,000 residents) and Canyon Lake (approx. 23,000 residents).
Economy: Tourism is the major industry in Comal County. Popular attractions like the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, Schlitterbahn Water Park, and Canyon Lake draw millions of visitors each year.
Things to See and Do in Comal County
Some of the top attractions and activities in Comal County include:
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark - Enjoy rides, tubes, and slides at this iconic Texas waterpark in New Braunfels.
- Natural Bridge Caverns - Tour magnificent underground caves and see unique rock formations.
- Gruene Historic District - Shop, dine, and take in the sights of this charming restored town.
- Canyon Lake - Boat, fish, swim and take in the views of this reservoir lake northwest of New Braunfels.
- Whitewater tubing - Float down the Guadalupe River on an inner tube and enjoy the scenery.
From water fun to underground caves, Comal County offers amazing attractions for all ages. With its German roots and blend of history and natural beauty, it's easy to see why this Central Texas county continues growing in popularity.
Quick Facts about Comal County
| Population : | 164,812 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 1488 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.3% |
| Named for : | Comal River |
| Altitude : | 1,319 feet / 402 meters |
| Capital : | New Braunfels |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:13:52 (24th June 2025) |
| Density : | 111 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 34.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Comal County is located at 29°48'29"N 98°16'42"W (29.8081800, -98.2782500). It has 4 neighbors: Bexar County, Blanco County, Hays County and Kendall County.
Comal County map
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The largest city of Comal County is New Braunfels with a population of 95,534. Other cities include, Canyon Lake population 21,262, Bulverde population 5,509, Garden Ridge population 4,266 and Spring Branch population 270. See all Comal County cities & populated places.
Comal County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Comal County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 95,534 | The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas. |
| Canyon Lake | 21,262 | City in Comal County, Texas, United States |
| Bulverde | 5,509 | City in Comal County, Texas, United States |
| Garden Ridge | 4,266 | City in Comal County, Texas, United States |
| Valley View | 865 | Town of the United States |
| Spring Branch | 270 | Human settlement in Texas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Comal County
Comal County has 4 neighbours.
- Bexar County county in Texas, United States
- Blanco County county in Texas, United States
- Hays County county in Texas, United States
- Kendall County county in Texas, United States
- New Braunfels
Demographics
The population of Comal County increased by 34.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 108,472 | - | census |
| 2011 | 112,113 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 114,873 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 118,627 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 123,214 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 128,795 | 4.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 134,343 | 4.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 140,721 | 4.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 148,141 | 5.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 156,209 | 5.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 164,812 | 5.22% | estimation process |
People born in Comal County (1)
American actress Terra Jolé was born in Comal County
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 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
