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Waelder

Texas · 947 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 $22,381. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,000. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

947
+37%since 1990
from 691 in 1990
1990 – 2025
740 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+4%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5277569851K1K1990201020202024Waelder
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,381
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,682 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,181
+92%since 1990
from $5,313 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.8%
−18.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$258
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
32.0% rent
1.0
−43%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(398)
Black30.1%(208)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(376)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score86.5%(598)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(135)
Black24.1%(228)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(573)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.1%(645)
68
−21%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
43.3%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waelder, Texas?

Waelder, Texas has about 947 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waelder, Texas?

The typical household in Waelder, Texas earns about $22,381 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 $23,000, and the typical rent is about $258 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 27.8% of people in Waelder, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waelder, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waelder, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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