Niederwald, Texas facts for kids
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Niederwald, Texas
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Niederwald City Hall
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Location of Niederwald, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Hays, Caldwell |
| Incorporated | 1987 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 668 |
| • Density | 182.0/sq mi (70.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78640
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-51492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411256 |
Niederwald is a small city in Texas, located in both Caldwell and Hays counties. In 2020, about 668 people lived there. The name "Niederwald" comes from German and means "low forest" or "low wood." German settlers gave the town its name. Many people from Germany and other parts of Europe moved to this area of Central Texas in the 1800s. Locals sometimes call this region the "Texas-German belt."
Welcome to Niederwald!
Niederwald is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It was officially made a city in 1987. It's a small community with a rich history tied to its German founders.
Where is Niederwald?
Niederwald is found in the eastern part of Hays County and the northern part of Caldwell County. Texas State Highway 21 is the main road that goes through the city. You can travel southwest about 15 miles (24 km) to reach San Marcos. If you head east, you'll find Bastrop about 26 miles (42 km) away. The big city of Austin is about 24 miles (39 km) to the north.
The city covers a total area of about 3.67 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Niederwald?
The population of Niederwald was 668 people in 2020. The city has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| 1990 | 233 | — | |
| 2000 | 584 | 150.6% | |
| 2010 | 565 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 668 | 18.2% | |
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In 2020, the people living in Niederwald came from many different backgrounds. About 56.59% of the residents were of Hispanic or Latino heritage. White people (not Hispanic) made up about 39.07% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Asian, and people of mixed heritage.
In 2000, there were 584 people living in Niederwald. There were 192 households, which means 192 homes where people lived. Many of these households (44.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in Niederwald in 2000 was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older. About 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Niederwald (Texas) para niños
