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Niederwald

Texas · 1,168 residents (2025 est.) · 3.667 sq mi
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Niederwald has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $286,500. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,029
+76%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1694206719221K1990201020202024Niederwald
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,438
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,297
+71%since 2000
from $21,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+36%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,716
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+44.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+140%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(360)
Black3.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(188)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(366)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(299)
Black8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(642)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score65%(669)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 64.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 33.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niederwald, Texas?

Niederwald, Texas has about 1,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niederwald, Texas?

The typical household in Niederwald, Texas earns about $78,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niederwald, Texas expensive?

In Niederwald, Texas, the median home is worth about $286,500, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in Niederwald, Texas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Niederwald, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niederwald, Texas?

About 26.9% of people in Niederwald, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niederwald, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Niederwald, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 776 residents, a change of about 307 percent over that period.

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