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Boerne, TX

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

20,518
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.7
years ∙ half population younger than 38.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
53.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

8.6%
foreign-born population
91.4%Native
8.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Boerne is a city within Kendall County, Texas, United States.
Location
City in Kendall County, TX, US
Co-ordinates
DEC29.784938° N, 98.727949° W
DMS29° 47′ 05.78″ N, 98° 43′ 40.62″ W

Population Density & area

1,739/sq mi (674.9/km²)
Total Area
12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Land Area
11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²) · 97.5%
Water Area
0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) · 2.5%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.9% male
Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%
males per 100 females
Boerne 92
Kendall County 96.3
Texas 99.6

Nativity

8.6%
foreign-born population
91.4%Native
8.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Boerne 8.6%
Kendall County 6.9%
Texas 17.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.7
years ∙ half population younger than 38.7, half older
Boerne
38.7
Kendall County
43.2
Texas
35.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
76.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Boerne 76.3
Kendall County 74.5
Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 26.1% 22.3% 25%
Working age (18-64) 56.8% 57.3% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 17.1% 20.4% 13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 76.3 74.5 62.4
Child dependency ratio 46.1 39 40.6
Old-age dependency ratio 30.2 35.5 21.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
61.4%
Black
1.4%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
28.9%
Other
5.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
53.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Boerne 53.7%
Kendall County 46%
Texas 67.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Boerne population
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Hispanic or Latino 28.9% 24.4% 39.7%
Mexican 22.5% 19.7% 32.1%
Puerto Rican 0.9% 0.5% 0.8%
Cuban 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino 5.1% 3.8% 6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 71.1% 75.6% 60.3%
One race 67.5% 72.5% 57.2%
White 61.4% 69.2% 39.1%
Black or African American 1.4% 0.9% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 3.2% 1.6% 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 1.5% 0.7% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.6% 3.1% 3.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

69.8% family
Family 69.8%
Non family 30.2%
% family households
Boerne 69.8%
Kendall County 76.2%
Texas 67.7%

Average household size

2.63
persons per household
Boerne
2.63
Kendall County
2.7
Texas
2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Boerne population
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total households 7,548 17,741 10,992,816
Average houshold size 2.63 2.7 2.69
Family households 5,267 13,510 7,443,447
Average family size 3.2 3.13 3.3
Married couple family 3,895 11,262 5,376,819
Other families 1,372 2,248 2,066,628
Male householder 293 486 591,475
Female householder 1,079 1,762 1,475,153
Non-family households 2,281 4,231 3,549,369
One-person households 1,986 3,841 2,885,361
Male householder 791 1,646 1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone 130 540 338,159
Female householder 1,195 2,195 1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone 740 1,364 643,272
Other living arrangements 295 390 664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

8,240
housing units
Boerne 8,240
Kendall County 19,213
Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

91.6% occupied
Occupied 91.6%
Vacant 8.4%
vacancy rate
Boerne 8.4%
Kendall County 7.7%
Texas 9.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
75.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
22.3%
Mobile homes
2.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

2006
Half of houses were built before 2006, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
4.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
22.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
68.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.7 6.1 5.4
1–3 rooms 14.3% 11.6% 17.1%
4–6 rooms 48.4% 46.4% 52.8%
7+ rooms 37.4% 41.9% 30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 4% 2% 3%
1 bedroom 8.1% 7% 12.7%
2 bedrooms 18.3% 16.9% 21%
3 bedrooms 43.6% 43.7% 39.5%
4+ bedrooms 26.1% 30.5% 23.9%
At a glance
Median year built 2006 2003 1992
Total housing units 8,240 19,213 12,128,515
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

64.5% owners
Renter-occupied 35.5%
Owner-occupied 64.5%
homeownership rate
Boerne 64.5%
Kendall County 79.5%
Texas 62.6%

Average household size

2.85
Owner-occupied
2.24
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Boerne 2.85
Kendall County 2.84
Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total occupied units 7,548 17,741 10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later 28.2% 21.6% 30.1%
2010 to 2019 58.6% 49.4% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 8.7% 17.3% 15.4%
1999 or earlier 4.6% 11.9% 14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 96% 97.4% 95.2%
1.01 to 1.50 2.6% 2% 3.2%
1.51 or more 1.5% 0.6% 1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.8% 2.7% 5.4%
1 vehicle 34% 24.4% 33%
2 vehicles 44.4% 41.5% 39.3%
3 or more vehicles 15.8% 31.3% 22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 24.4% 24.6% 37.4%
Electricity 74.9% 74.2% 61.2%
Solar 0% 0% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.8% 0.4%
No fuel used 0.7% 0.4% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 3% 1.4% 0.8%
No telephone service available 1.1% 0.5% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$457,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Boerne
$457,900
Kendall County
$512,700
Texas
$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

26.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
26.1%
Owners without a mortgage
19.9%
Renters
55.1%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Property value
Median Value $457,900 $512,700 $283,800
Under $100,000 2% 6.1% 13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 1.6% 3.8% 17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 10.2% 10.4% 22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 48.4% 28.4% 28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 31.1% 35.9% 14.9%
$1,000,000 and more 6.6% 15.3% 3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 66.9% 55.2% 56%
Without a mortgage 33.1% 44.8% 44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,530 $2,662 $2,106
Without a mortgage $755 $841 $678
Gross rent
Median rent $1,589 $1,606 $1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

47.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Boerne 47.6%
Kendall County 48.9%
Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Boerne 7.3%
Kendall County 5.2%
Texas 14.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

5,218
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.7%
K–12
73.9%
College / Undergraduate
21.5%
Graduate / Professional
0.9%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

47.4%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Boerne
47.4%
Kendall County
39.8%
Texas
36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 5,218 10,854 7,886,029
Nursery / preschool 3.7% 3.9% 5.6%
K–12 73.9% 75.7% 70.6%
Kindergarten 5.1% 4.1% 5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28.7% 27% 21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 24.5% 21.3% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 15.6% 23.3% 22.3%
College or graduate school 22.4% 20.5% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 21.5% 17.4% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 0.9% 3.1% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 47.4% 39.8% 36.3%
School type
Public school 82.5% 77.4% 86.9%
Private school 17.5% 22.6% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

13,548
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college no degree
18.6%
Associates degree
8.5%
Bachelors degree
31.6%
Graduate or professional degree
16%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
29.8% · 70.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
70.8% · 29.2%
HS graduate
46.4% · 53.6%
Some college no degree
51.5% · 48.5%
Associates degree
37.1% · 62.9%
Bachelors degree
44.1% · 55.9%
Graduate or professional degree
48.5% · 51.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Population (25+) 13,548 34,029 19,717,474
Less than 9th grade 2.6% 2.3% 7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.7% 2.9% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 17.9% 18.9% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 18.6% 19.5% 20.1%
Associate's degree 8.5% 7.5% 7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 47.6% 48.9% 33.8%
Bachelor's degree 31.6% 32% 21.5%
Graduate or professional 16% 16.9% 12.3%
High School or higher 92.7% 94.7% 86%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$60,911
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$39,688
HS graduate
$39,148
Some college or associates
$53,362
Bachelors degree
$64,943
Graduate or professional degree
$84,912

Poverty Rate

2.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
15.6%
HS graduate
11.3%
Some college or associates
5.5%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $60,911 $60,842 $51,033
Less than high school graduate $39,688 $37,067 $30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $39,148 $42,853 $37,956
Some college or associate's degree $53,362 $52,520 $46,890
Bachelor's degree $64,943 $68,467 $70,006
Graduate or professional degree $84,912 $97,042 $87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 15.6% 12.7% 24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.3% 8.9% 14.8%
Some college or associate's degree 5.5% 4.6% 9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.2% 2.2% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

15,602
residents 16 years and over
Boerne 15,602
Kendall County 39,169
Texas 23,528,174

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
60.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Boerne 60.6%
Kendall County 56.7%
Texas 61.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

40.7
years ∙ half are younger than 40.7, half older
Boerne
40.7
Kendall County
43.3
Texas
39
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

53.9% male
Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Boerne 46.1
Kendall County 44.7
Texas 45.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Boerne
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total labor force 9,820 23,371 15,354,652
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.3% 4.6% 4%
20 to 24 years 6.9% 7.7% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 6.7% 8.2% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 12.1% 8.3% 12%
35 to 44 years 27% 22% 22.8%
45 to 54 years 20.6% 21.6% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 10.2% 11.8% 8.1%
60 to 64 years 5% 7.4% 6.4%
65 to 74 years 5.4% 6.8% 4.6%
75 years and over 1.8% 1.6% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 53.9% 55.3% 54.2%
Female 46.1% 44.7% 45.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

62.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Boerne
62.9%
Kendall County
59.7%
Texas
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

72.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
54.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Boerne 54.5%
Kendall County 52.3%
Texas 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Boerne
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Boerne Kendall County Texas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 50.1% 43.6% 35.4%
20 to 24 years 56.1% 67.6% 74.7%
25 to 29 years 80.9% 87.2% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 84.4% 79.7% 82.8%
35 to 44 years 83.3% 80.6% 82.4%
45 to 54 years 80.4% 78.8% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 85.4% 78% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 52.2% 54.2% 59.9%
65 to 74 years 31.2% 27.4% 28.6%
75 years and over 9.6% 8.9% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 72.5% 67.3% 71.3%
Female 54.5% 52.3% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 58.1% 56.1% 63.4%
Black or African American 66.9% 61.8% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86.7% 43.9% 68.1%
Asian 79.1% 78.8% 68%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 67.2%
Some Other Race 86.9% 75.2% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 73.2% 70.3% 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 74.9% 71% 67.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Boerne
3.5%
Kendall County
4.7%
Texas
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

3.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Boerne 3.9%
Kendall County 6.2%
Texas 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Boerne
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Boerne Kendall County Texas
By age group
16 to 19 years 23.3% 18.8% 15%
20 to 24 years 12% 24% 9.2%
25 to 29 years 1.4% 3.3% 5.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 0% 5%
35 to 44 years 0.3% 1.2% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 5% 4.6% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 0.8% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 2% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 4.9% 3% 3.9%
75 years and over 7.5% 3.6% 3.9%
By gender
Male 3.9% 6.2% 5.1%
Female 2.9% 2.9% 5.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.1% 4.9% 4.4%
Black or African American 0% 0% 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 19.1% 5.1%
Asian 12.3% 9.6% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.9%
Some Other Race 3.8% 2.9% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.1% 4.3% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% 3.4% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

9,457
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Boerne 9,457
Kendall County 22,206
Texas 14,431,125
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Boerne 74%
Kendall County 71%
Texas 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Boerne, TX workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 9 workers
are employed in Professional and technical services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Professional and technical services 10.7%
Educational services 10.6%
Finance and Insurance 10.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 14.4% of 5,060 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 17.6% of 4,397 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Boerne
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total employed population 9,457 22,206 14,431,125
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.2% 0.6% 0.7%
Mining and logging 1% 0.9% 1.5%
Construction 9.9% 12.6% 8.5%
Manufacturing 4.4% 6% 8.6%
Wholesale trade 1.7% 1.6% 2.3%
Retail trade 9.6% 8.2% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.9% 2.5% 5.7%
Utilities 0.8% 0.9% 1%
Information 1.3% 1.3% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 10.5% 7% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 2.6% 3.9% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 10.7% 11.6% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 4% 3.2% 4.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 10.6% 7.7% 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 9.7% 12.4% 12.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.1% 1.7% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 3.4% 4.3% 6.9%
Other services 7.2% 6.8% 4.9%
Government 8.4% 6.4% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

67.4% Private
Government 20.3%
Private Employment 67.4%
Self Employed 12.3%
Private employment (%)
Boerne 67.4%
Kendall County 68%
Texas 75.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

12.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.3%
Unincorporated business 7.6%
Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Boerne
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Private wage & salary 67.4% 68% 75.2%
For-profit company employees 57.3% 59.6% 69.2%
Not-for-profit employees 10.1% 8.4% 6.1%
Self-employed 12.3% 17.3% 10.7%
Incorporated business 4.3% 9.5% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 7.6% 7.4% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 20.3% 14.8% 14.1%
Local government 11.3% 9.2% 7.6%
State government 4.7% 2.8% 4%
Federal government 4.3% 2.7% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

16% WFH
Work from home 16%
Commute to work 84%
Working from home (%)
Boerne 16%
Kendall County 21.6%
Texas 14.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

25.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Boerne 25.3
Kendall County 28.6
Texas 26.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Boerne
Employed residents 16+.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total employed population 9,457 22,206 14,431,125
Worked from home 16% 21.6% 14.4%
Drove Alone 75.2% 67.9% 71.4%
Carpooled 7.1% 7.6% 10%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.9%
Walked 0.8% 1% 1.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.9% 1.8% 1.8%
Commuting population 7,758 17,102 12,229,639
Mean travel time (minutes) 25.3 28.6 26.7
Less than 5 minutes 3.9% 3.7% 2.8%
5 to 14 minutes 39.7% 26.5% 21.9%
15 to 29 minutes 16.4% 19.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 24.1% 29.2% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 7.2% 11.5% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 6.6% 6.9% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 2.1% 2.3% 2.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$64,862
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Boerne $64,862
Kendall County $69,633
Texas $58,836
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

71 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Boerne 71¢
Kendall County 61¢
Texas 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Boerne, TX workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$218,350
Workers in Mining and logging report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Mining and logging $218,350
Finance and Insurance $96,989
Utilities $96,705
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Boerne the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $83,056 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $73,426, compared to $59,186 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Boerne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Median Earnings $64,862 $69,633 $58,836
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $51,908 $46,431
Mining and logging $218,350 $93,803 $96,286
Construction $63,577 $64,913 $52,147
Manufacturing $36,808 $89,531 $68,998
Wholesale trade $81,424 $111,083 $64,890
Retail trade $40,875 $60,956 $41,383
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $87,404 $85,962 $58,126
Utilities $96,705 $121,736 $82,719
Information $55,982 $63,939 $79,692
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $96,989 $84,593 $75,327
Real estate and leasing $62,966 $64,329 $61,303
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $91,771 $107,920 $93,649
Corporate management $— $— $105,540
Administrative and waste services $41,346 $48,438 $41,725
Education and health services
Educational services $65,094 $62,232 $60,945
Health care and social assistance $95,583 $79,156 $55,575
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $42,571 $47,154
Accommodation and food services $60,720 $57,708 $31,150
Other services $56,137 $55,377 $44,257
Government $52,409 $59,907 $67,258
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$101,573
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $101,573
State government $91,304
Private company $73,995
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $202,083, compared to $83,056 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $100,706, compared to $59,186 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Boerne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $73,995 $77,446 $57,395
Not-for-profit employees $55,773 $55,672 $60,910
Self-employed
Incorporated business $101,573 $91,034 $72,174
Unincorporated business $64,500 $68,611 $45,694
Government
Local government $55,598 $60,212 $61,017
State government $91,304 $91,281 $61,249
Federal government $51,516 $65,179 $74,064
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Boerne, TX workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$151,096
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $151,096
Management $110,518
Sciences $110,083
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Boerne the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $83,056 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Computer and math occupations earn the highest median earnings — $91,250 versus $59,186 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Boerne
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Median earnings(Total) $64,862 $69,633 $58,836
Management and business
Management $110,518 $101,818 $92,786
Business and finance $76,204 $68,851 $82,601
Technology and science
Computer and math $95,597 $106,771 $103,941
Architecture and engineering $103,594 $156,081 $108,383
Sciences $110,083 $91,016 $78,435
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $60,022 $48,523 $57,839
Legal $77,695 $104,500 $104,357
Education, Training and Library $52,284 $60,794 $61,626
Arts, design and media $— $72,969 $64,936
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $92,101 $103,704 $91,997
Health technicians $— $54,153 $52,851
Healthcare support $— $31,734 $34,460
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $61,821 $70,996 $49,765
Law enforcement $95,532 $66,532 $71,436
Other services
Food preparation and serving $20,909 $21,648 $27,422
Building and grounds cleaning $26,865 $28,724 $31,093
Personal care and service $— $55,550 $33,034
Sales and office
Sales $83,523 $101,645 $54,013
Office and Administrative Support $51,432 $51,224 $44,553
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $— $38,210
Construction and extraction $49,512 $60,110 $46,922
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $40,476 $41,597 $54,934
Production and transportation
Production $33,605 $34,444 $47,787
Transportation $151,096 $150,394 $55,786
Material moving $— $58,325 $35,900
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$84,541
Median household income in Boerne
Median household income (USD)
Boerne
$84,541
Kendall County
$114,962
Texas
$78,476
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Boerne, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$46,343
Per capita income in Boerne
Per capita income (USD)
Boerne
$46,343
Kendall County
$58,970
Texas
$40,752
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Boerne, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$122,873
Average household income in Boerne
Avg household income (USD)
Boerne
$122,873
Kendall County
$160,855
Texas
$109,933
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Boerne, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$122,873
Mean household income
$84,541
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Boerne $38,332
Kendall County $45,893
Texas $31,457
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Boerne
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Boerne and peer geographies.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total households 7,548 17,741 10,992,816
Median household income $84,541 $114,962 $78,476
Mean household income $122,873 $160,855 $109,933
Mean-median gap $38,332 $45,893 $31,457
Family households 5,267 13,510 7,443,447
Median family income $99,481 $132,500 $94,599
Mean family income $139,800 $185,692 $127,060
Mean-median gap $40,319 $53,192 $32,461
Non-family households 2,281 4,231 3,549,369
Median non-family income $44,465 $44,219 $48,857
Mean non-family income $77,358 $75,538 $68,760
Mean-median gap $32,893 $31,319 $19,903
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $46,343 $58,970 $40,752
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

77%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Boerne
77%
Kendall County
76.2%
Texas
82.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.9% of households (2,181) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $27,164
SSI (disability)
3.3% of households (247) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $7,617
Cash Assistance
1.7% of households (125) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $7,617
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.4% of households (480) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Boerne
Share of households receiving each income type
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total households 7,548 17,741 10,992,816
Wage-based income
With earnings 77% 76% 83%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 34% 25%
Average social security income $27,164 $29,506 $23,233
Retirement income 29% 32% 19%
Average retirement income $30,976 $39,227 $32,313
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 3% 4%
Average SSI income $7,617 $7,959 $10,953
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 5% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$99,481
Family households earn $99,481, compared to $44,465 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$84,541
Family households
$99,481
Nonfamily households
$44,465
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$139,045
Married-couple families earn $139,045, compared to $64,041 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$99,481
Married-couple families
$139,045
Other family types
$64,041
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Boerne
Median household and family income by household size in Boerne, compared with peer geographies.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Total households 7,548 17,741 10,992,816
Household income by size
1-person $42,984 $42,687 $42,599
2-person $86,303 $115,516 $86,304
3-person $148,521 $149,716 $96,678
4-person $152,446 $167,521 $112,353
5-person $120,268 $121,150 $103,744
6-person $175,368 $118,923 $101,957
7-person or more $— $170,671 $107,638
Total families 5,267 13,510 7,443,447
Family income by size
2-person $87,181 $112,367 $83,913
3-person $— $150,755 $94,316
4-person $152,734 $168,500 $112,239
5-person $126,827 $125,577 $103,640
6-person $169,342 $118,981 $101,563
7-person or more $— $171,019 $103,835
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

50.53%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.29%
of all household income
Top 20%
50.53%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.29% — meaning the top 20% hold 15 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$545,453
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.6%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
22.2%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $545,453 and hold 22.2% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.6%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
29.4%
$50K - $100K
26.8%
$100K - $150K
16.4%
$150K - $200K
10.9%
Over $200K
16.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

43.7%
of all households, 3,303 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Boerne 43.7%
Kendall County 54.8%
Texas 39.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Boerne
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Boerne, compared with peer geographies.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Median household income $84,541 $114,962 $78,476
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 6.6% 4.1% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.5% 1.9% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.3% 2% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 5.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 8.3% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 12.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 10.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 18.8% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.9% 11.8% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 16.4% 24.2% 12.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 17% 13.8% 21.4%
Share below $75,000 44.6% 34.7% 48%
Share above $100,000 43.7% 54.8% 39.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.47
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Boerne 0.47
Kendall County 0.49
Texas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$310,429
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Boerne
$310,429
Kendall County
$424,507
Texas
$281,570
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Boerne
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $39,568 $44,900 $32,815
Lower 20% $64,903 $85,683 $61,988
Middle 20% $115,778 $140,821 $98,263
Upper 20% $176,411 $226,945 $157,770
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $20,217 $25,188 $17,073
Lower 20% $51,037 $64,958 $47,302
Middle 20% $87,418 $113,762 $79,026
Upper 20% $145,263 $175,859 $124,693
Top 20% $310,429 $424,507 $281,570
Top 5% $545,453 $779,746 $503,327
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.29% 3.13% 3.11%
Lower 20% 8.31% 8.08% 8.61%
Middle 20% 14.23% 14.14% 14.38%
Upper 20% 23.64% 21.87% 22.68%
Top 20% 50.53% 52.78% 51.22%
Top 5% 22.2% 24.24% 22.89%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 5,904 White households (78.2% of all households), the median household income is $84,359.
Black
Among the 88 Black or African American households (1.2% of all households), the median household income is $216,563.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Boerne
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Kendall County and Texas.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
All Residents $84,541 $114,962 $78,476
White $84,359 $114,758 $89,150
Black or African American $216,563 $226,071 $60,084
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $73,411
Asian $177,439 $177,043 $117,028
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $72,854
Some Other Race $147,607 $90,960 $61,073
Two or more races (Multiracial) $80,087 $113,667 $67,957
Hispanic or Latino $84,264 $113,667 $65,194
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.8%
6.8% of residents, or 1,347 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Boerne
6.8%
Kendall County
5%
Texas
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.5%
1.5% of full-time, year-round workers, or 106 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Boerne
1.5%
Kendall County
1.2%
Texas
3.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

9.9%
9.9% of children under 18, or 523 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Boerne
9.9%
Kendall County
5.9%
Texas
18.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

5.2%
5.2% of adults aged 65 and older, or 164 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Boerne
5.2%
Kendall County
5.4%
Texas
12.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Boerne Kendall County Texas
Overall poverty rate 6.8% 5% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 9.9% 5.9% 18.7%
Under 5 years 5.4% 3.4% 20.4%
5 to 17 years 11.4% 6.6% 18.1%
18 to 64 years 5.8% 4.5% 12.2%
18 to 34 years 7.4% 6% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 5% 3.9% 10.3%
65 years and over 5.2% 5.4% 12.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.6% 4.4% 12.4%
Female 6.9% 5.6% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.5% 1.2% 3.3%
Worked part time or part year 2.8% 5.7% 17.5%
Did not work 13.6% 8.3% 22.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.7%
Family
6.4%
Nonfamily
10.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

6.4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
6.4%
Married-couple
2.9%
Other families
16.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Boerne
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Boerne Kendall County Texas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 6.4% 3.5% 10.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 0% 26.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 6% 3.6% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 9.4% 4.2% 7.6%
Householder 65 years and over 2.7% 2.3% 8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.8% 16.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 100% 59.5% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 7.3% 5.9% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.4% 18.2% 20.3%
Householder 65 years and over 9.8% 17.2% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.8% of White residents, or 957 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Boerne
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Boerne and peer geographies.
Boerne Kendall County Texas
All Residents 6.8% 5% 13.8%
White 6.8% 5% 10.4%
Black or African American 0% 1.5% 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 15.3%
Asian 0.9% 0.8% 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 15.2%
Some Other Race 9.7% 4.8% 19.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.3% 5.8% 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7% 7.7% 18.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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