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
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waelder, Texas | 947 | 1,065 | 874 | 850 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Age
| Population | 2024 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 57 |
| 5-9 | 57 |
| 10-14 | 48 |
| 15-19 | 56 |
| 20-24 | 47 |
| 25-29 | 40 |
| 30-34 | 44 |
| 35-39 | 55 |
| 40-44 | 57 |
| 45-49 | 51 |
| 50-54 | 53 |
| 55-59 | 64 |
| 60-64 | 58 |
| 65-69 | 60 |
| 70-74 | 55 |
| 75-79 | 29 |
| 80-84 | 23 |
| 85+ | 20 |
| 18+ | 676 |
| Median Age | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Race
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total | 874.00 |
| White Alone | 36.04% |
| Black Alone | 8.81% |
| American Indian Alone | 1.37% |
| Asian Alone | 0.34% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0% |
| Some Other Race | 38.1% |
| Two or More Races | 15.33% |
| Hispanic Origin | 62.93% |
| Diversity Index | 83.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Growth Rate
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 - 2029 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.56% |
| Households | 0.00% |
| Families | -0.46% |
| Median Household Income | 1% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 334 | 362 | 334 | 334 |
| Housing Units | 413 | 443 | 413 | 413 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 228 | 229 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 106 | 105 | ||
| Vacant Units | 79 | 79 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Home Value
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,684 | $204,688 |
| Average Home Value | $231,579 | $273,908 |
| <$50,000 | 34 | 27 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 49 | 40 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 13 | 21 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 38 | 25 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 20 | 16 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 6 | 7 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 22 | 31 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 37 | 49 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 4 | 7 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 14 |
| 2000-2009 | 67 |
| 1990-1999 | 91 |
| 1980-1989 | 48 |
| 1970-1979 | 61 |
| 1960-1969 | 53 |
| 1950-1959 | 66 |
| 1940-1949 | 22 |
| 1939 or Before | 55 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Income
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $53,587 | $57,413 |
| Average Household | $77,238 | $82,729 |
| Per Capita | $29,517 | $32,508 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Household Income
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 42 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 33 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 27 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 46 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 87 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 45 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 24 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 11 |
| $200,000+ | 19 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 537 |
| In-County Residents | 498 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 39 |
| Drive Alone | 422 |
| Carpooled | 28 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 32 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 0 |
| Walked | 55 |
| Other | 0 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 69 |
| 5-9 minutes | 58 |
| 10-14 minutes | 33 |
| 15-19 minutes | 19 |
| 20-24 minutes | 77 |
| 25-29 minutes | 53 |
| 30-34 minutes | 87 |
| 35-39 minutes | 32 |
| 40-44 minutes | 0 |
| 45-59 minutes | 19 |
| 60-89 minutes | 58 |
| 90+ minutes | 0 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,134 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 300 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 |
| Retail Trade | 724 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 8 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 711 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str | 5 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 4 |
| Information | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 2 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
| Educational Services | 4 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 4 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 7 |
| Accommodation | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 7 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 5 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
| Public Administration Emp | 54 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Waelder, Texas | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 131 |
| Some High School | 42 |
| GED | 10 |
| Graduated High School | 241 |
| Some College/No Degree | 111 |
| Associates Degree | 12 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29 |
| Graduate Degree | 33 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 23 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 0 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 1 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 1 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 6 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 1 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 4 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 1 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
| Information Bus | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
| Educational Services Bus | 1 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 1 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 2 |
| Accommodation Bus | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 2 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 1 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
| Public Administration Bus | 6 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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