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Waelder, TX
City in Gonzales County, Texas.
Population
603
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
0
Waelder and its ZIP codes
Waelder at a glance
- Waelder is about 4.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,214 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,400 (79% below Texas) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Waelder, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waelder, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,214
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$59,400
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (528), German Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gonzales County. PPP loans are for Waelder.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
7,340 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $6,090 per person
How people get to work
Waelder, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waelder, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
134
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waelder, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.6%
U.S. 11.1% +18.5 pts
Cities near Waelder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlatoniaTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MoultonTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HarwoodTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GonzalesCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| RosankyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.4 |
| ShinerCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| LulingCity | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| SchulenburgCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| SmithvilleCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| LockhartCity | 27 mi | 16.2 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| YoakumCity | 29 mi | 4.6 |
| BastropCity | 29 mi | 9.2 |
| La GrangeCity | 30 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waelder, TX in?
- Waelder is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What is the population of Waelder, TX?
- About 603 people live in Waelder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waelder?
- Nearby places include Flatonia (11 mi), Moulton (12 mi), Harwood (12 mi), Gonzales (16 mi), Rosanky (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023