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Dripping Springs

Texas · 4,650 residents · 8.815 sq mi
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Dripping Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,646. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,102 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $393,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,650
+200%since 2000
from 1,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+200%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3962K4K6K8K1990201020202024Dripping Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,646
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,256
+124%since 2000
from $19,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,400
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,227)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(290)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(609)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(3,346)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(989)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other1.4%(63)
Diversity Score49.8%(2,314)
Diversity Score
50
+27%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dripping Springs, Texas?

Dripping Springs, Texas has about 4,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dripping Springs, Texas?

The typical household in Dripping Springs, Texas earns about $87,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dripping Springs, Texas expensive?

In Dripping Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $393,400, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Dripping Springs, Texas?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dripping Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dripping Springs, Texas?

About 4.9% of people in Dripping Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dripping Springs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dripping Springs, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,617 residents, a change of about 350 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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