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Waelder

County:
Gonzales County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.279
State:
Texas

Waelder is a city located in Gonzales County, Texas. Waelder has a 2026 population of 965. Waelder is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 934 in 2020.

The median household income in Waelder is $61,214 with a poverty rate of 13.43%. The median age in Waelder is 40.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 131.0 males.

965
Total Population
755
Density (mi²)
5 0.52%
Growth

Waelder Population

Waelder Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202696550.52%
202596050.52%
202495520.21%
202395390.95%
2022944111.18%
2021933-1-0.11%
202093410.11%
20191,14890.79%
20181,13980.71%
20171,131-2-0.18%
20161,133191.71%
20151,11490.81%
20141,105121.1%
20131,093151.39%
20121,078121.13%
20111,06610.09%
20101,06610.09%

Median Age

Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 40.4 years

Waelder Adults

There are 526 adults, (81 of whom are seniors) in Waelder.

Sex Ratio

Female: 261 (43.3%)
Male: 342 (56.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waelder includes 15.09% other race, 10.78% White, 4.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races42269.98%
Other race9115.09%
White6510.78%
Black or African American254.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40467%
Other race9115.09%
White335.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White325.31%
Black or African American254.15%
Two or more races182.99%

Waelder Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waelder 's average per capita income is $35,721. Household income levels show a median of $61,214. The poverty rate stands at 13.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,875-
Households$61,214$68,755
Families$60,286$62,781
Non Families-$65,547

$35,721

Average Income

$61,214

Median Household Income

13.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)