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Garden Ridge

Texas · 4,186 residents · 7.14 sq mi
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Garden Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,453. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,304 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,600. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 120% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,186
+122%since 2000
from 1,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+11%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Garden Ridge
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,453
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,082
+62%since 2000
from $40,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
3.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(2,580)
Black8.8%(367)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(863)
Asian3.2%(132)
Other7.7%(321)
Diversity Score72.3%(3,028)
Diversity Score
72
+187%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Ridge, Texas?

Garden Ridge, Texas has about 4,186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden Ridge, Texas earns about $140,453 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 $478,600.

How educated are people in Garden Ridge, Texas?

About 70.1% 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 1.0% 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 2,736 residents, a change of about 189 percent over that period.

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

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