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Tilden, TX
Census-designated place in McMullen County, Texas.
Population
259
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
0
Tilden and its ZIP codes
Tilden at a glance
- Tilden is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Tilden, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McMullen County. PPP loans are for Tilden.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,115
538 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$118,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.9M
FY 2026, $11,479 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tilden, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
195
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
10
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 44°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tilden, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.2%
U.S. 11.1% +12.1 pts
Cities near Tilden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FowlertonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Three RiversCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| ChristineTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| George WestCity | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| CharlotteCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tilden, TX in?
- Tilden is in McMullen County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tilden, TX?
- About 259 people live in Tilden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tilden?
- Nearby places include Fowlerton (16 mi), Three Rivers (23 mi), Christine (23 mi), George West (28 mi), Charlotte (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023