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Hedwig

Texas · 2,383 residents (2025 est.) · 0.946 sq mi
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Hedwig is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $223,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,702,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. 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 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,291
−2%since 2000
from 2,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,422 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hedwig
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$223,750
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$153,758
+195%since 2000
from $52,153 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+7%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,702,700
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,558
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+31%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,816)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(146)
Asian12.4%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(1,010)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,574)
Black5.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(248)
Asian11.2%(257)
Other3.6%(82)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,430)
Diversity Score
62
+44%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2016
from 55.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hedwig, Texas?

Hedwig, Texas has about 2,291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hedwig, Texas?

The typical household in Hedwig, Texas earns about $223,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hedwig, Texas expensive?

In Hedwig, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,702,700, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in Hedwig, Texas?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hedwig, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hedwig, Texas?

About 4.3% of people in Hedwig, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hedwig, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hedwig, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 267 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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