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Driftwood, TX
Census-designated place in Hays County, Texas.
Population
28
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Driftwood and its ZIP codes
Driftwood at a glance
- Driftwood is 81% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Driftwood, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Driftwood.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,692
98,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,275 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Driftwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,620
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Driftwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Driftwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping SpringsCity | 4.2 mi | 8.8 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodcreekCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| HaysCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain CityCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WimberleyCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| BudaCity | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| Bee CaveCity | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| San LeannaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| KyleCity | 14 mi | 32.5 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| The HillsVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Driftwood, TX in?
- Driftwood is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Driftwood, TX?
- About 28 people live in Driftwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Driftwood?
- Nearby places include Dripping Springs (4.2 mi), Belterra (4.9 mi), Bear Creek (6.8 mi), Woodcreek (8.6 mi), Hays (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023