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Niederwald, TX
City in Hays County, Texas.
Population
1,029
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
281
ZIP codes
0
Niederwald and its ZIP codes
Niederwald at a glance
- Niederwald is about 2.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,438, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,500 and median rent is $1,716 a month.
Local data for Niederwald, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niederwald, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,438
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$286,500
Median rent
$1,716/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (621), German Americans (105), Irish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Niederwald.
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
How people get to work
Niederwald, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niederwald, 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
96° / 38°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niederwald, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
Cities near Niederwald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UhlandCity | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| KyleCity | 6 mi | 32.5 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 6.4 mi | 3.7 |
| BudaCity | 7 mi | 9.6 |
| CreedmoorCity | 7.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Mountain CityCity | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LockhartCity | 9.3 mi | 16.2 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| HaysCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| San LeannaVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MartindaleCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| San MarcosCity | 15 mi | 39.9 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 18 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niederwald, TX in?
- Niederwald is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Niederwald, TX?
- About 1,029 people live in Niederwald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niederwald?
- Nearby places include Uhland (2.6 mi), Kyle (6 mi), Mustang Ridge (6.4 mi), Buda (7 mi), Creedmoor (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023