New Braunfels, TX Population

The population of New Braunfels is 87,549, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
87,549
Total Population
35.1
Median age
49.97%
Female population %
100.1:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
53.1
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
32,706
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

New Braunfels's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Braunfels is 35.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Braunfels's population under 18 was 25.29%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Braunfels's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 13.29% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Braunfels, 21.41% were under the age of 15, 20.61% aged 15 to 29, 44.69% aged 30 to 64, 11.49% aged 65 to 84, and 1.80% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Braunfels's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Braunfels, TX population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 6,974 (7.97% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 53 less females than males in New Braunfels:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 49.97% females and 50.03% males in New Braunfels, TX.
  • The New Braunfels, TX gender ratio is 100.1:100 i.e. 100.1 men to 100 women (1.001).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 3,774.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 3,514.
The grouped bar chart shows New Braunfels, TX population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (3,774) | Female # 30-34 years (3,514). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Braunfels's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Braunfels population: 82.97% are White, 1.98% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.97% are Asian, 3.26% are some other race and 10.53% are multiracial.
  • New Braunfels's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 32,706 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 54,843 (62.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Braunfels is White with a population of 72,637 (82.97% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Braunfels, TX population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Braunfels, TX population by race. The largest racial group in New Braunfels is White with a population of 72,637 (82.97% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Braunfels's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 104,707 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Braunfels's population increased by 19,577 (50.87%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Braunfels's population increased by 33,560 (57.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Braunfels's population was lowest in year 2000 at 38,484.
The graph shows New Braunfels's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Braunfels's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 104,707. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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