Waelder is a city located in Gonzales County Texas. Waelder has a 2024 population of 962. Waelder is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 932 in 2020.
The average household income in Waelder is $65,430 with a poverty rate of 13.57%. The median age in Waelder is 38.1 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waelder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 508 | 47.88% |
| White | 382 | 36% |
| Other race | 129 | 12.16% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 403 | 2.63 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Female | 127 | 3.03 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 111 | 3.57 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.23 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 56 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 8.6% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 2.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 320 | 43.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 30.78% |
| Some College | 70 | 9.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 674 | 381 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 242 | 43 |
| Other Race | 85 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 6 |
| White | 28 | 28 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,364 | $41,118 | $41,696 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,018 | $39,844 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $39,375 | $41,354 | $37,241 |
| Some College | $41,500 | $0 | $0 |
$39,375
Average Earnings
$41,354
Average Male
$37,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.26% of Waelder residents speak only English, while 68.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 983 | 118 | 12% |
| Multiple | 508 | 29 | 5.71% |
| Black | 42 | 26 | 61.9% |
13.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.94%
Male Poverty Rate
20.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waelder is Black, with 61.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waelder is Multiple, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.03% |
| High School | 16.88% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $68,092 |
| Households | $59,085 | $65,430 |
| Married Families | $75,197 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $43,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.92%
Born in Waelder
80.4%
Native Born
19.6%
Foreign Born
14.14%
Non Citizen
5.47%
Naturalized
80.4% of Waelder residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in Texas. 14.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,000 | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 993 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 985 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 977 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 970 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 962 | 7 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 955 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 947 | 11 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 932 | -216 | -18.82% |
| 2019 | 1,148 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 1,139 | 8 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 1,131 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,133 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 1,114 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 1,105 | 12 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,093 | 15 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 1,078 | 12 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 1,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,066 | 0 | 0% |