Bulverde, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bulverde, Texas
City
City Hall
Motto(s):  "Front Porch of the Texas Hill Country"
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Comal
Area
• Total	15.83 sq mi (41.01 km2)
• Land	15.82 sq mi (40.97 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	1,306 ft (398 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,692
• Density	335.06/sq mi (129.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78163
Area code(s)	830
FIPS code	48-11224
GNIS feature ID	2409937

Bulverde is a city in Comal County, Texas. People know Bulverde for its small-town feel and relaxed way of life. It also has a rich history tied to its German founders. The city was first called Piepers Settlement. This name came from a well-known German pioneer.

In 2020, Bulverde had a population of 5,692 people. This was an increase from 4,630 people in 2010. Since the year 2000, Bulverde's population has grown by almost 33 percent. It is part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area.

Where is Bulverde Located?

Bulverde is in the western part of Comal County. It is about 26 miles (42 km) north of downtown San Antonio. U.S. Route 281 runs through the east side of the city. This road goes south to San Antonio and north to Blanco.

Cibolo Creek flows just south of Bulverde. This creek forms the border between Comal County and Bexar County. The city covers a total area of about 15.83 square miles (41.01 km²). Only a very small part of this area is water.

How Many People Live in Bulverde?

Bulverde has seen its population grow over the years. In 2000, there were 3,761 people living in the city. By 2010, the population had grown to 4,630. The most recent count in 2020 showed 5,692 residents.

Most people living in Bulverde are White, making up about 71% of the population in 2020. About 22.77% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background. The city has a mix of different races and backgrounds.

In 2020, there were 1,885 households in Bulverde. Many of these households were families. The average household size was about 2.91 people.

Bulverde's History

Early Inhabitants

The first people in the Bulverde area were Native Americans. They made a special type of arrowhead called the Bulverde Point. This arrowhead style is named after the area where these Native Americans lived. They used these arrowheads between 2,500 and 600 BCE.

Settlement and Naming

Bulverde is sometimes called the "Front Porch of the Texas Hill Country." It was settled in 1850 by German immigrants. The town was first named Pieper Settlement after Anton Pieper, a German pioneer. This was similar to how nearby New Braunfels was settled.

For many years, the closest post office was in Smithson Valley. Mail was delivered only once a week to Carl Koch's house in Bulverde. Later, a local post office opened in 1879. It was named after Luciano Bulverdo, who owned land in the area a long time ago. This post office operated until 1919.

Becoming a City

Between 1996 and 1999, five different towns in the Bulverde area joined together. They formed the city of Bulverde as it is today. This process took 22 separate elections to complete. In May 2015, the people of Bulverde voted to adopt a "home-rule charter." This gave them more control over how their city would grow and develop.

Schools in Bulverde

Bulverde is part of the Comal Independent School District. Students in Bulverde attend several schools.

High School Sports Success

For many years, students from Bulverde have gone to Smithson Valley High School. The sports teams from this high school are very good. They often compete at state championship levels.

Zoned Schools

Here are some of the schools that students in Bulverde are assigned to:

• Rahe Bulverde, Johnson Ranch, Arlon Seay, and Bill Brown elementary schools
• Most students go to Spring Branch Middle School. Some students go to Smithson Valley Middle School.
• Smithson Valley High School

There are also private schools in the city. These include Living Rock Academy and Bracken Christian School.

Famous People from Bulverde

Some notable people have lived in or had connections to Bulverde:

• Donald H. Balch – A general in the United States Air Force.
• Felix "Doc" Blanchard – A famous football player who won the Heisman Trophy in 1945.
• Scott Casey – A professional wrestler.
• Taylor Hagler – A racing driver.
• Jason LaRue – A Major League Baseball catcher.
• Augie Meyers – A musician and singer.

Businesses in Bulverde

• Futurex – An information technology company that started in 1981.

Bulverde's Climate

The weather in Bulverde has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to climate experts, Bulverde has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for much of the year.

See also

In Spanish: Bulverde para niños