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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 2025 population of 970. Waelder is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 932 in 2020.

The average household income in Waelder is $60,394 with a poverty rate of 14.31%.The median age in Waelder is 40.4 years: 40.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.

970
Total Population
758
Density (mi²)
8 0.83%
Growth

Waelder Population

Waelder Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Waelder includes 25.04% White, 10.13% Black or African American, 7.45% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races38557.38%
White16825.04%
Black or African American6810.13%
Other race507.45%

Waelder Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Waelder's average per capita income is $36,512. Household income levels show a median of $57,879. The poverty rate stands at 14.31%.

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$59,148-
Households$57,879$60,394
Families$51,932$61,273
Non Families-$46,046

$36,512

Average Income

$57,879

Median Household Income

14.31%

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)