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Giddings

Texas · 4,881 residents · 5.277 sq mi
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Giddings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,881
−4%since 2000
from 5,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+15%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Giddings
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,046 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,703
+27%since 2000
from $14,768 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+74%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(2,572)
Black13%(665)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(1,773)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.8%(3,817)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(2,115)
Black11.7%(572)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(2,082)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other2.3%(114)
Diversity Score77.8%(3,798)
Diversity Score
78
+4%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Giddings, Texas?

Giddings, Texas has about 4,881 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Giddings, Texas?

The typical household in Giddings, Texas earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Giddings, Texas expensive?

In Giddings, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Giddings, Texas?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Giddings, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Giddings, Texas?

About 21.3% of people in Giddings, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Giddings, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Giddings, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 788 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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