Total Population
1,067
Population
Growth Rate
0.02%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
80.800
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
248
Renter Occupied
114
Vacant
98
Median Home Value
$131,250
Average Home Value
$196,457
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.38%
Income Projection
Median Household
$44,335 $46,655
Average Household
$69,750 $74,661
Per Capita
$25,127 $26,912
Workforce
Total Businesses
23
Total Employed
1,164
Workers 16+
573
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
716
2021 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
4
Employed
711
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
300
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
90
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
27
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
3
Employed
12
Some
High School
136
Graduated
High School
268
Associates
Degree
25
Bachelor's
Degree
41
Graduate
Degree
6
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
439
Non-Resident Commuters
134
Drive Alone
401
Carpooled
113
Public
0
Work At Home
9
