Waelder, Texas
Waelder, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-76024[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1349626[3] | |
Website | www |
Waelder (/ˈwɛldər/ WEL-dər) is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States and is also part of the Texas-German belt. The population was 933 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Waelder is located at 29°41′37″N 97°17′54″W / 29.69361°N 97.29833°W (29.693658, –97.298288).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), of which 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) is land and 0.78% is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
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Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 388 | — | |
1920 | 894 | — | |
1930 | 1,048 | 17.2% | |
1940 | 1,018 | −2.9% | |
1950 | 1,275 | 25.2% | |
1960 | 1,270 | −0.4% | |
1970 | 1,138 | −10.4% | |
1980 | 942 | −17.2% | |
1990 | 745 | −20.9% | |
2000 | 947 | 27.1% | |
2010 | 1,065 | 12.5% | |
2020 | 933 | −12.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
|
119 | 12.75% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
117 | 12.54% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.64% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 11 | 1.18% |
Hispanic or Latino | 680 | 72.88% |
Total | 933 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 933 people, 391 households, and 290 families residing in the city.
As of the
There were 362 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 8.9% were made up of individuals 65 years of age or older living alone. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.4.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 49, 19.4% from 50 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.1 males.
The median income for a household in the Waelder was $24,152, and the median income for a family was $39,792. Its
Business
Waelder is home to the J Bar B Foods factory, where meat products are produced and shipped to local stores. Waelder was recently[when?] featured in a "My H-E-B" commercial.
Schools
See Waelder Independent School District.
Media
Two newspapers, The Gonzales Inquirer and The Gonzales Cannon, provide local news coverage for Waelder.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Waelder, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
External links
- Official homepage for the City of Waelder
- Ryan Tovar has created a website dedicated to Waelder's history, including a section with several articles & stories, information about local historical markers and a section with recent & historical photos. The discussion forums, a recently added feature, allows interested parties to discuss current local events or request assistance in researching family histories.
- The Gonzales Inquirer
- The Gonzales Cannon