Total Population
1,076
Population
Growth Rate
0.10%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
80.600
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
362
Total Housing Units
460
Owner Occupied
245
Renter Occupied
117
Vacant
98
Median Home Value
$102,174
Average Home Value
$164,634
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.50%
Income Projection
Median Household
$49,658 $52,802
Average Household
$68,536 $73,908
Per Capita
$24,672 $26,579
Workforce
Total Businesses
19
Total Employed
690
Workers 16+
583
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
320
2020 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
4
Employed
315
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
300
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
24
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
16
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
2
Employed
12
Some
High School
144
Graduated
High School
243
Associates
Degree
24
Bachelor's
Degree
45
Graduate
Degree
8
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
474
Non-Resident Commuters
109
Drive Alone
383
Carpooled
121
Public
5
Work At Home
14
