B+
12%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
29%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexNew BraunfelsTexasNational
Income per capita$50,150$41,777$44,883
Median household income$105,281$80,880$81,333
Median income owner occupied$130,699$107,635$106,172
Median income renter occupied$72,935$54,463$52,080
Median earnings male$61,056$53,620$54,343
Median earnings female$48,875$36,296$38,439
Unemployment rate3.0%4.3%4.9%
Poverty level8.4%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in New Braunfels is 12% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in New Braunfels is 29% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in New Braunfels is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in New Braunfels is 44% lower than the national average

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      $70,180 $105,281 $210,562
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      $53,914 $80,880 $161,760
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      New Braunfels median earnings by income bracket

      New Braunfels employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.7%13.7%
      Manufacturing sector11.0%11.0%
      Financial & insurance services4.6%4.6%
      Wholesale & retail services17.8%17.8%
      Public administration4.9%4.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.2%8.2%
      Education, health & social services10.1%10.1%
      Other27.2%27.2%

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      Source: The New Braunfels, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.