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Welch

Texas · 205 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Welch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2023, a loss of 71 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $136,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

205
−26%since 2023
from 276 in 2023
2010 – 2024
140 / sq mi
−26%since 2023
from 189 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.5
+4%since 2023
from 25.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
81139197255313201020202024Welch
2024205
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,208 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,694
+18%since 2023
from $21,802 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.329
+9%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$136,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$725
US average: $1,442
63.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
36.8% rent
25.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+73%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score54.2%(150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score54.5%(112)
55
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+33%since 2023
from 20.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
98.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
38.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
29.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
51.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
57.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Welch, Texas?

Welch, Texas has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welch, Texas?

The typical household in Welch, Texas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welch, Texas expensive?

In Welch, Texas, the median home is worth about $136,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Welch, Texas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Welch, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welch, Texas?

About 8.8% of people in Welch, 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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