Total Population
874
Population
Growth Rate
-0.56%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
83.600
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Waelder, Texas
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
Population
Housing & Income
Households
334
Total Housing Units
413
Owner Occupied
228
Renter Occupied
106
Vacant
79
Median Home Value
$173,684
Average Home Value
$231,579
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.95%
Income Projection
Median Household
$53,587 $57,413
Average Household
$77,238 $82,729
Per Capita
$29,517 $32,508
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Workforce
Total Businesses
23
Total Employed
1,134
Workers 16+
537
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
724
2024 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
4
Employed
711
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
300
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
6
Employed
54
Businesses
0
Employed
29
2024 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
1
Employed
8
Some
High School
42
Graduated
High School
241
Associates
Degree
12
Bachelor's
Degree
29
Graduate
Degree
33
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
498
Non-Resident Commuters
39
Drive Alone
422
Carpooled
28
Public
0
Work At Home
32
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
