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Riesel, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
1,453
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
349
ZIP codes
0
Riesel and its ZIP codes
Riesel at a glance
- Riesel is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,063 a year, 25% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,500 (37% below Texas) and median rent is $1,172 a month.
Local data for Riesel, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riesel, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,063
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$1,172/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (449), Mexican Americans (174), Irish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Riesel.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
Riesel, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riesel, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riesel, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Riesel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallsburgCity | 5.7 mi | 2.7 |
| MartCity | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RobinsonCity | 11 mi | 30.6 |
| GolindaCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| MarlinCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| BellmeadCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| WacoCity | 15 mi | 91 |
| ChiltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| HewittCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| LorenaCity | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| WoodwayCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| LeroyCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| LottCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Mount CalmCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riesel, TX in?
- Riesel is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Riesel, TX?
- About 1,453 people live in Riesel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riesel?
- Nearby places include Hallsburg (5.7 mi), Mart (7.4 mi), Robinson (11 mi), Golinda (11 mi), Marlin (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023