Dripping Springs, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dripping Springs, Texas
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City Hall (2019)
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"Gateway to the Hill Country"
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Location of Dripping Springs, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Incorporated | 1981 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.80 sq mi (22.78 km2) |
| • Land | 8.80 sq mi (22.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,650 |
| • Density | 529/sq mi (204.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78620
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| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-21424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410357 |
Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. It is often called the "Gateway to the Hill Country" because of its location. In 2020, about 4,650 people lived there.
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Where is Dripping Springs?
Dripping Springs is located in the northern part of Hays County. It's on U.S. Route 290. This road goes east about 23 miles (37 km) to Austin and west about 24 miles (39 km) to Johnson City.
The city covers an area of about 3.9 square miles (10.0 km2) of land. Most of the city's water flows into Onion Creek. This creek then flows into the Colorado River.
What is the Climate Like?
Dripping Springs has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Who Lives in Dripping Springs?
The city's population has grown over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,033 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,548 | 49.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,788 | 15.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,650 | 160.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 4,650 people living in Dripping Springs. This included 1,833 households and 1,278 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Dripping Springs in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,346 | 71.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 47 | 1.01% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 20 | 0.43% |
| Asian (NH) | 54 | 1.16% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 10 | 0.22% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 180 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 989 | 21.27% |
| Total | 4,650 |
What is the Economy Like?
Dripping Springs is part of a project called the Sustainable Places Project. This project helps cities in Central Texas grow in a way that fits their community goals.
You can find stores like HEB and Home Depot near the main roads. Dripping Springs is also known as the "wedding capital of Texas." Many people visit the area for its breweries, distilleries, and wineries.
Dark Sky Community
In 2014, Dripping Springs became the first "Dark Sky Community" in Texas. This means the town has special rules about outdoor lighting. These rules help reduce light pollution. Because of this, it's a great place to see the stars! Every year in late March, Dripping Springs hosts Dark Sky festivals. Thousands of people who love looking at the stars come to visit.
Schools in Dripping Springs
The city is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District. Students attend one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. The school district was reclassified as 6A in 2022.
There are also private schools in the area, such as Appamada School, Acton Academy, and AESA Prep Academy. For older students, the Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College is also nearby.
Famous People from Dripping Springs
Many interesting people have lived in Dripping Springs, including:
- Kyle Chandler, an actor known for TV shows like Early Edition and Friday Night Lights.
- Cameron Duddy, a music video producer and bassist for the band Midland.
- Johnny Gimble, a famous fiddle player and songwriter.
- Jesse James, a TV personality who builds motorcycles and firearms.
- Ben Kweller, a musician.
- Pat Mastelotto, a musician.
- Adam Narkiewicz, also known as 'Akira the Don', a hip-hop musician.
- Israel Nash (Israel Nash Gripka), a singer/songwriter.
- Kurt Neumann, the lead singer and guitarist of the band BoDeans.
- Dave Pelz, an American golf coach and author.
- Gregg Rolie, a founding member of the bands Santana and Journey.
See also
In Spanish: Dripping Springs para niños
