State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
980.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.70%
Growth Since 2010
5.94%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Giddings, Texas Population 2021
5,171
Giddings is a city located in Lee County Texas. It is also the county seat of Lee County. With a 2020 population of 5,171, it is the 358th largest city in Texas and the 4676th largest city in the United States . Giddings is currently growing at a rate of 0.70% annually and its population has increased by 5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,881 in 2010. Giddings reached it's highest population of 5,171 in 2021. Spanning over 5 miles, Giddings has a population density of 980 people per square mile.
The average household income in Giddings is $49,880 with a poverty rate of 18.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $888 per month, and the median house value is $111,300. The median age in Giddings is 32.2 years, 28.5 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
Giddings Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Giddings was:
- White: 73.59%
- Black or African American: 15.13%
- Other race: 6.47%
- Asian: 2.67%
- Two or more races: 2.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Giddings, Texas is 5,171 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,063.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,881.
Giddings, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,720 | 73.59% |
| Black or African American | 765 | 15.13% |
| Some Other Race | 327 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 135 | 2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 2.14% |
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Giddings Population by Race
Giddings Population Pyramid $2021
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Giddings Population by Age
Giddings Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,686 | 2.89 | 56.3 |
| Married | 687 | 3.53 | 75 |
| Female | 448 | 2.85 | 31 |
| Non Family | 409 | 0 | 49.9 |
| Male | 142 | 5.33 | 64.1 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
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Giddings Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 11.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 179 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,009 | 33.21% |
| Some College | 845 | 27.81% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 369 | 12.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 3.75% |
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Giddings Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Giddings Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,436 | 1,306 | 297 |
| Hispanic | 1,136 | 750 | 121 |
| Black | 432 | 432 | 48 |
| Other Race | 88 | 68 | |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.74%.
Giddings Educational Attainment by Race
Giddings Earnings by Educational Attainment
Giddings Language by Age
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Giddings Language
63.27% of Giddings residents speak only English, while 36.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.25% of the population.
Giddings Language
Giddings Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,302 | 434 | 18.85% |
| Black | 727 | 284 | 39.06% |
| White | 1,671 | 166 | 9.93% |
| Other | 327 | 62 | 18.96% |
| Multiple | 108 | 39 | 36.11% |
18.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.35%
Male Poverty Rate
19.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Giddings
The race most likely to be in poverty in Giddings is Black, with 39.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Giddings is White, with 9.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.30%.
Giddings Poverty
Giddings Poverty Rate by Education
Giddings Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Giddings Married by Age and Sex
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Giddings Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Giddings Marital Status by Race
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Giddings Marital Status
Giddings Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 8.89% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 100.00% |
| Black | 11 | 2.15% |
Giddings Veterans by Race
Giddings Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Giddings Veterans by Education
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70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Giddings Employment by Age
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Giddings Employment by Race
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Giddings Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.79%
Native Born
15.21%
Foreign Born
11.28%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.79% of Giddings residents were born in the United States, with 70.05% having been born in Texas. 11.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Giddings Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,171 | 36 | 0.70% |
| 2020 | 5,135 | 36 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 5,099 | 36 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 5,063 | -16 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 44 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 5,035 | 23 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 5,012 | 63 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 4,949 | 10 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 4,939 | 89 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 4,850 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,866 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,867 | -238 | -0.48% |
| 2000 | 5,105 | 1,012 | 2.23% |
| 1990 | 4,093 | 143 | 0.36% |
| 1980 | 3,950 | 1,167 | 3.56% |
| 1970 | 2,783 | -38 | -0.14% |
| 1960 | 2,821 | 289 | 1.09% |
| 1950 | 2,532 | 0.00% |