Waelder, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 603, Waelder's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Waelder is a small community located in Texas, within Gonzales County. The total population is 603. It ranks as the 1210th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waelder is 40.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waelder is $61,214. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $59,400. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Waelder is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waelder has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (87.6% vs 39.7%).

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waelder, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.