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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waelder

Texas · 691 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Waelder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,682. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 256 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,300. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

691
−27%vs 2000
vs 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
540 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5277569851K1K1990201020202024Waelder
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,682
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,381 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,313
−48%vs 2000
vs $10,181 in 2000
US average: $14,340
45.9%
+18.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$173
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $258 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
1.8
+76%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(135)
Black24.1%(228)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(573)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(645)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(398)
Black30.1%(208)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(376)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(85)
Diversity Score86.5%(598)
87
+27%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
31.9%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waelder, Texas?

Waelder, Texas has about 691 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waelder, Texas?

The typical household in Waelder, Texas earns about $10,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waelder, Texas expensive?

In Waelder, Texas, the median home is worth about $19,300, and the typical rent is about $173 a month.

How educated are people in Waelder, Texas?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waelder, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waelder, Texas?

About 45.9% of people in Waelder, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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