CITY · 2020 ACS
Welch
Texas · 234 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Welch has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024205
Section 02
Income & economy
$59,205
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.5%
Construction28.9%
Other services13.2%
Public administration13.2%
Manufacturing10.5%
Information7.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic53%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score63.7%(149)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
62.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Welch, Texas?
Welch, Texas has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Welch, Texas?
The typical household in Welch, Texas earns about $59,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Welch, Texas?
About 12.3% 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 16.3% of people in Welch, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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