Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Garden Ridge, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,332

Median Agei

54.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.7%2,197

Hispanic/Latino

31%1,343

Black

13.2%573

Two or More

3.5%153

Asian

1.5%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%138

High School Diploma

9.5%298

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%205

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%371

Associate's Degree

3.7%116

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%955

Master's Degree

20.8%651

Professional Degree

5.5%173

Doctorate

5.7%179

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

62.6%

Graduate+

32.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$688,200

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.6%1,438

Renter-Occupied

4.4%66

Total Units

1,537

Homeownership

95.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.2%95

2010–2019

14%215

2000–2009

34.5%531

1990–1999

19.3%297

1980–1989

10%154

1970–1979

11.3%173

1960–1969

3.2%49

1950–1959

1.5%23

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.4%758

Electricity

49.6%746

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$177,353

Mean Household Incomei

$219,725

Per Capita Incomei

$76,785

Poverty Ratei

0.4%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,919

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3217.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

Germany

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

1,893

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

752(21.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured