Waelder, Texas facts for kids
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Waelder, Texas
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Site of a former community in Waelder
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Location of Waelder, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
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| • Total | 933 |
| • Density | 885.85/sq mi (342.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78959
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-76024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412163 |
Waelder (pronounced WEL-der) is a city located in Gonzales County, Texas, in the United States. It is also part of an area known as the Texas-German belt. In 2020, the city had a population of 933 people.
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Exploring Waelder's Location
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Waelder is a small city in Texas. According to government information, the total area of the city is about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Waelder's Climate
The weather in Waelder usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it written as "Cfa."
Waelder's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Waelder has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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Who Lives in Waelder?
In 2020, there were 933 people living in Waelder. These people lived in 391 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 290 of these were families.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Waelder as of 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 119 | 12.75% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 117 | 12.54% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.64% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 11 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 | 72.88% |
| Total | 933 |
In 2010, there were 1065 people living in Waelder. About half of the people were White, and about 13% were African American. A large part of the population, about 77.6%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Waelder have children. About 30% of homes had kids under 18. The average household had almost three people living in it. The average family had about three to four people.
The age of people in Waelder varies. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was about 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Money and Income
In Waelder, the average income for a household in 2010 was about $24,152 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $39,792. The average income for each person was about $11,417.
Some families and people in Waelder live below the poverty line. This means they have a lower income. About 13.4% of families and 23.7% of all people were in this situation. This included about 25% of children under 18 and 37% of people aged 65 or older.
Local Businesses in Waelder
Waelder is home to a company called J Bar B Foods. This factory makes meat products. These products are then sent to local stores for people to buy. Waelder was even shown in a commercial for a store called H-E-B recently.
Schools in Waelder
Students in Waelder attend schools that are part of the Waelder Independent School District.
Waelder in the News
People in Waelder can read local news from two newspapers. These are The Gonzales Inquirer and The Gonzales Cannon. They both cover stories and events happening in the Waelder area.
See also
In Spanish: Waelder (Texas) para niños
