Total Population
892
Population
Growth Rate
-0.57%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
84.500
Community Profile
The City of Waelder is a small rural community located in Gonzales County and strategically located on Interstate Highway 10 and Highway 90 – between Houston to the east and San Antonio to the West. It was named for Jacob Waelder, a prominent San Antonio attorney. Waelder is home to a Cal-Maine Farms facility, the largest producer and marketer of shell eggs in the United States.
City of Waelder
830.788.7331
info@cityofwaelder.org
Waelder, Texas
Population
Housing & Income
Households
323
Total Housing Units
412
Owner Occupied
258
Renter Occupied
65
Vacant
89
Median Home Value
$155,556
Average Home Value
$240,407
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.11%
Income Projection
Median Household
$42,816 $49,809
Average Household
$71,102 $78,169
Per Capita
$25,747 $28,581
Workforce
Total Businesses
19
Total Employed
1,093
Workers 16+
474
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
724
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
4
Employed
711
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
300
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
41
2023 Building Matl/Garden Equip
Businesses
1
Employed
8
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
2
Employed
6
Some
High School
54
Graduated
High School
276
Associates
Degree
28
Bachelor's
Degree
21
Graduate
Degree
21
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
340
Non-Resident Commuters
134
Drive Alone
330
Carpooled
40
Public
0
Work At Home
62
