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Waelder

Texas · 1,065 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 $20,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $37,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,065
+12%since 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5277569851K1K1990201020202024Waelder
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,208
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,664
+15%since 2000
from $10,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+83%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9%(96)
Black13%(138)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(826)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(489)
Diversity Score
46
−33%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
37.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waelder, Texas?

Waelder, Texas has about 1,065 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waelder, Texas?

The typical household in Waelder, Texas earns about $20,208 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Waelder, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 22.6% 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 374 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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