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Nederland

Texas · 18,856 residents · 5.667 sq mi
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Nederland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,700. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,856
+8%since 2000
from 17,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,327 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Nederland
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,414
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,316
+78%since 2000
from $20,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(15,642)
Black0.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,089)
Asian2%(352)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(3,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(13,119)
Black4.4%(824)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(3,376)
Asian4.3%(816)
Other1.6%(309)
Diversity Score57%(10,756)
Diversity Score
57
+166%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nederland, Texas?

Nederland, Texas has about 18,856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nederland, Texas?

The typical household in Nederland, Texas earns about $80,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nederland, Texas expensive?

In Nederland, Texas, the median home is worth about $139,700, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Nederland, Texas?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nederland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nederland, Texas?

About 8.6% of people in Nederland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nederland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nederland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,664 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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