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Garden Ridge

Texas · 4,371 residents (2025 est.) · 7.14 sq mi
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Garden Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,353. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,450 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $688,200. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,332
+130%since 2000
from 1,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+16%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Garden Ridge
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,353
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,184 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,785
+91%since 2000
from $40,201 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+2%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$688,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.8%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+62%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,660)
Black2.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(142)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(2,197)
Black13.2%(573)
Hispanic / Latino31%(1,343)
Asian1.5%(66)
Other3.5%(153)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,399)
Diversity Score
78
+212%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+121%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Ridge, Texas?

Garden Ridge, Texas has about 4,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden Ridge, Texas?

The typical household in Garden Ridge, Texas earns about $177,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Ridge, Texas expensive?

In Garden Ridge, Texas, the median home is worth about $688,200.

How educated are people in Garden Ridge, Texas?

About 62.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Ridge, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Ridge, Texas?

About 0.4% of people in Garden Ridge, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden Ridge, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden Ridge, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,882 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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