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Wimberley

Texas · 2,909 residents (2025 est.) · 8.955 sq mi
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Wimberley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,362. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 906 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $550,800. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,891
−24%since 2000
from 3,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+25%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,909 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Wimberley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,362
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,852
+159%since 2000
from $25,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+18%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,800
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+130%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,462)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(263)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,432)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(356)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.7%(79)
Diversity Score34.5%(999)
Diversity Score
35
+103%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wimberley, Texas?

Wimberley, Texas has about 2,891 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wimberley, Texas?

The typical household in Wimberley, Texas earns about $80,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wimberley, Texas expensive?

In Wimberley, Texas, the median home is worth about $550,800, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Wimberley, Texas?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wimberley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wimberley, Texas?

About 6.9% of people in Wimberley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wimberley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wimberley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 492 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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