New Braunfels, Texas

According to ALLCITYCODES, New Braunfels is a city located in Comal County, Texas. Geographically, the city sits on the banks of the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers. It is located to the north of San Antonio and to the south of Austin. The climate in New Braunfels is generally warm with cool winters. Summers tend to be hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms.

The city’s history dates back to 1845 when German settlers founded it by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. The settlers named it after their home town in Germany, Braunfels. Over time, New Braunfels became an important commercial center for local farmers and ranchers as well as a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to nearby rivers and lakes.

Politically, New Braunfels is part of Texas’ 25th Congressional District which is represented by Republican Roger Williams in Congress. The city’s government consists of a Mayor, five City Council members and several boards and commissions that are responsible for making policy decisions affecting the community.

New Braunfels has a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, retail, healthcare and tourism industries. Major employers include Canyon Lake Medical Center, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort, Gruene Historic District and New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD). NBISD serves nearly 16,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at 24 campuses throughout Comal County.

New Braunfels is home to many interesting landmarks including Landa Park which features swimming pools, miniature golf courses and picnic areas; Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort; Gruene Historic District; Prince Solms Park which has outdoor sculptures depicting early German settlers; Downtown Plaza where visitors can enjoy shopping or dining at one of many local restaurants; Faust Street Bridge which spans the Guadalupe River; Heritage Village Museum which offers tours of historic homes from early German settlers; Natural Bridge Caverns which feature some of the largest underground chambers in Texas; Sattler Haus Museum which showcases artifacts from early settlers; Old Main Street Shopping Center where visitors can find unique antiques or souvenirs; and more!

Population: 36,494. Estimated population in July 2020: 47,168 (+29.2% change)
Males: 17,472 (47.9%), Females: 19,022 (52.1%)

Comal County

Zip codes: 78130, 78132.

Median resident age: 36.2 years
Median household income: $40,078
Median house value: $95,100

Races in New Braunfels:

Ancestries: German (23.1%), Irish (8.0%), English (7.4%), United States (5.9%), French (2.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.4%).

Elevation: 623 feet

Land area: 29.2 square miles

Population

New Braunfels, Texas is a vibrant and diverse community located in Comal County, just north of San Antonio. As of 2019, New Braunfels had an estimated population of 81,737 people spanning an area of 31.5 square miles. The city is a popular destination for tourists due to its close proximity to San Antonio, the Guadalupe River, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

New Braunfels is a rapidly growing city with the median age being 33 years old and a median household income of $58,872. The racial makeup of the city is 78% White (non-Hispanic), 10% Hispanic or Latino, 6% African American or Black, 2% Asian American, 1% Native American or Alaskan Native and 3% other races. In addition to its diverse population, New Braunfels also has a strong economy with numerous industrial businesses such as Caterpillar Inc., H-E-B Grocery Stores and Amazon Fulfillment Center located in the area. The unemployment rate in New Braunfels is 4%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 5%.

The crime rate in New Braunfels is quite low when compared to other cities in Texas with only 562 total crimes reported in 2019 alone. In addition to low crime rates, New Braunfels has also been consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in Texas due to its excellent education system and overall quality of life. The city also boasts numerous parks providing plenty of outdoor activities for residents such as swimming at Landa Park or tubing on the Guadalupe River.

For population 25 years and over in New Braunfels

• High school or higher: 78.0%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
• Unemployed: 3.8%
• Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Braunfels city

• Never married: 21.2%
• Now married: 58.4%
• Separated: 1.9%
• Widowed: 8.7%
• Divorced: 9.9%

6.7% Foreign born (5.0% Latin America, 1.0% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +8,691 (+31.3%).

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