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Wimberley

Texas · 2,839 residents · 8.955 sq mi
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Wimberley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,540. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 958 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,200. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,839
−25%since 2000
from 3,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+24%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Wimberley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,540
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,293
+97%since 2000
from $25,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+88%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,315)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(387)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score32.5%(924)
Diversity Score
33
+91%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wimberley, Texas?

Wimberley, Texas has about 2,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wimberley, Texas?

The typical household in Wimberley, Texas earns about $66,540 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 $372,200, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Wimberley, Texas?

About 44.2% 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 5.4% 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 440 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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