Giddings, TX

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Giddings Overview

5,017
TOTAL POPULATION
2,319
MALE POPULATION
2,698
FEMALE POPULATION
85.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,741
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,638
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,529
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,834
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Giddings Zip Codes

Giddings Area Codes

Race in Giddings

The most populous races in Giddings are White / Caucasian (3,295 | 65.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2,471 | 49.2%), and Two or more Races (633 | 12.6%).
Race in Giddings
Race# Population% Population
Asian621.2%
Black / African American57611.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,47149.2%
Native / Alaskan2264.5%
White / Caucasian3,29565.7%
Two or more Races63312.6%
Some other Race2254.5%
Total5,017100.0%

Ancestry in Giddings

The most populous ancestries reported in Giddings are Mexican (2,425 | 48.3%), German (740 | 14.7%), French (237 | 4.7%), Mexican American Indian (223 | 4.4%), and Polish (210 | 4.2%), together accounting for 76.4% of all Giddings residents.
Ancestry in Giddings
Ancestry# Population% Population
African641.3%
American1462.9%
British110.2%
Central American230.5%
Cherokee30.1%
English1643.3%
Filipino621.2%
Finnish110.2%
French2374.7%
German74014.7%
Honduran230.5%
Irish2064.1%
Italian571.1%
Mexican2,42548.3%
Mexican American Indian2234.4%
Polish2104.2%
Scotch-Irish1042.1%
Spaniard230.5%
Subsaharan African641.3%
Welsh771.5%
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Immigrants in Giddings

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Giddings came from Central America (631 | 12.6%), Latin America (631 | 12.6%), Mexico (608 | 12.1%), Asia (62 | 1.2%), and China (62 | 1.2%), together accounting for 39.8% of all Giddings residents.
Immigrants in Giddings
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia621.2%
Central America63112.6%
China621.2%
Eastern Asia621.2%
Honduras230.5%
Latin America63112.6%
Mexico60812.1%
Taiwan621.2%
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Sex and Age in Giddings

Sex and Age in Giddings

The most populous age groups in Giddings are 60 to 64 Years (260 | 11.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (293 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Giddings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (5.3%)293 (10.9%)
5 to 9 Years32 (1.4%)136 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years130 (5.6%)187 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years47 (2.0%)130 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years252 (10.9%)156 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years253 (10.9%)227 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years70 (3.0%)180 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years250 (10.8%)25 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Years78 (3.4%)222 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years130 (5.6%)120 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years120 (5.2%)253 (9.4%)
55 to 59 Years83 (3.6%)99 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years260 (11.2%)239 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years197 (8.5%)164 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years52 (2.2%)70 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years130 (5.6%)64 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years67 (2.9%)88 (3.3%)
85 Years and over44 (1.9%)45 (1.7%)
Total2,319 (100.0%)2,698 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Giddings

Median Family Size in Giddings

The median family size in Giddings is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (754 | 54.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (247 | 17.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Giddings
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple754 (54.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father247 (17.7%)2.62
Single Female/Mother396 (28.3%)2.75
Total Families1,397 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Giddings

Median Household Size in Giddings
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple754 (39.9%)3.11
Single Male/Father247 (13.1%)3.23
Single Female/Mother396 (20.9%)3.09
Non-family493 (26.1%)-
Total Households1,890 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Giddings

Out of a total of 1,890 households in Giddings, 1,397 (73.9%) are family households, while 493 (26.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 546, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 493.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Giddings
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-493 (26.1%)
2-Person Households539 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households546 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households132 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households151 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,397 (73.9%)493 (26.1%)

Female Fertility in Giddings

Fertility by Age in Giddings

Average fertility rate in Giddings is 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 195.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Giddings
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years110 (100.0%)195.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total110 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Giddings

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Giddings
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Giddings

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Giddings
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma110 (100.0%)280.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total110 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Giddings

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Giddings
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)

Income in Giddings

Income Overview in Giddings

Per Capita Income in Giddings is $27,741, while median incomes of families and households are $64,638 and $63,529 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,017$27,741
Median Family Income1,397$64,638
Mean Family Income1,397$73,221
Median Household Income1,890$63,529
Mean Household Income1,890$68,011
Income Deficit1,397$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,01732.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,01767.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,0170.38

Earnings by Sex in Giddings

Average Earnings in Giddings are $33,408, $41,000 for men and $27,745 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Giddings
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,634 (53.8%)$41,000
Female1,402 (46.2%)$27,745
Total3,036 (100.0%)$33,408

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Giddings

The most common earnings brackets in Giddings are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (269 | 16.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (195 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Giddings
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (2.6%)75 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999236 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)12 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99983 (5.1%)66 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49947 (2.9%)151 (10.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)122 (8.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49953 (3.2%)161 (11.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49944 (2.7%)42 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)15 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99972 (4.4%)195 (13.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99981 (5.0%)156 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999145 (8.9%)43 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999184 (11.3%)141 (10.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)37 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)20 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99995 (5.8%)45 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999183 (11.2%)98 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999269 (16.5%)23 (1.6%)
$100,000+100 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,634 (100.0%)1,402 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Giddings

Average earnings in Giddings are $44,656 for men and $29,020 for women, a difference of 35.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,786, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,638. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,982, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,120.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Giddings
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$43,638$17,120
College or Associate's Degree$67,786$34,982
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,656$29,020

Family Income in Giddings

Family Income Brackets in Giddings

According to the Giddings family income data, there are 324 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Giddings
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.6%
$10,000 to $14,99917612.6%
$15,000 to $24,999594.2%
$25,000 to $34,999755.4%
$35,000 to $49,99919614.0%
$50,000 to $74,99932423.2%
$75,000 to $99,99921015.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920714.8%
$150,000 to $199,99914210.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Giddings

3-person families (153 | 11.0%) account for the highest median family income in Giddings with $173,048 per family, while 3-person families (153 | 11.0%) have the highest median income of $57,683 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Giddings
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families932 (66.7%)$63,884
3-Person Families153 (11.0%)$173,048
4-Person Families210 (15.0%)$0
5-Person Families73 (5.2%)$0
6-Person Families29 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,397 (100.0%)$64,638

Family Income by Number of Earners in Giddings

Family Income by Number of Earners in Giddings
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners127 (9.1%)$0
1 Earner709 (50.7%)$44,028
2 Earners365 (26.1%)$79,922
3+ Earners196 (14.0%)$160,222
Total1,397 (100.0%)$64,638

Household Income in Giddings

Household Income Brackets in Giddings

With 387 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Giddings, accounting for 20.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Giddings
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000723.8%
$10,000 to $14,999945.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991618.5%
$25,000 to $34,99922912.1%
$35,000 to $49,99926313.9%
$50,000 to $74,99938720.5%
$75,000 to $99,99924813.1%
$100,000 to $149,99929515.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991447.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Giddings

The median household income in Giddings is $63,529, with the highest median household income of $82,391 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 642 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,716, with 189 households (10.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Giddings
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years189 (10.0%)$25,716
25 to 44 Years431 (22.8%)$71,354
45 to 64 Years642 (34.0%)$82,391
65+ Years628 (33.2%)$62,794
Total1,890 (100.0%)$63,529

Poverty in Giddings

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Giddings

With 18.6% poverty level for males and 24.5% for females among the residents of Giddings, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 223 males (88.5%) and 131 females (84.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Giddings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)201 (68.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years223 (88.5%)131 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years32 (9.9%)45 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years9 (2.7%)106 (42.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)57 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years39 (11.4%)41 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)58 (25.1%)
75 Years and over119 (54.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (18.6%)639 (24.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Giddings

According to the poverty statistics in Giddings, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Giddings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (100.0%)92 (31.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years70 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years92 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years47 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years29 (11.5%)25 (16.0%)
25 to 34 Years291 (90.1%)362 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years319 (97.3%)141 (57.1%)
45 to 54 Years235 (100.0%)316 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years304 (88.6%)279 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years238 (100.0%)173 (74.9%)
75 Years and over101 (45.9%)130 (100.0%)
Total1,850 (81.4%)1,971 (75.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Giddings

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Giddings show that 7.7% or 58 of the total 754 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.9%, comprising of 58 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Giddings
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children428 (88.1%)58 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (92.3%)58 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Giddings

According to the poverty data in Giddings, 21.9% or 54 single-father households and 33.1% or 131 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 131 households (52.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Giddings
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)131 (52.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (21.9%)131 (33.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Giddings

The poverty data for Giddings shows that 58 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 185 of the single-parent households (28.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (11.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 131 household (34.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Giddings
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (11.9%)54 (28.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)131 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (7.7%)185 (28.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Giddings

Employment by Class of Employer in Giddings

Among the 2,538 employed individuals in Giddings, private company employees (1,357 | 53.5%), not-for-profit organizations (377 | 14.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (291 | 11.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Giddings
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,35753.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)532.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)29111.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations37714.8%
Local Government Employees2389.4%
State Government Employees1505.9%
Federal Government Employees722.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,538100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Giddings

According to the labor force statistics for Giddings, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,043), 70.1% or 2,834 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 37 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 480 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.9% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Giddings
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years396 (97.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years480 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years102 (40.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years558 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years523 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years81 (44.5%)38 (46.9%)
60 to 64 Years441 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years135 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over70 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,834 (70.1%)37 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Giddings

According to labor force statistics for Giddings, 83.7% of individuals (2,184) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,609) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.6% or 327 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Giddings
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School155 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,140 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree563 (79.0%)48 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher327 (95.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,184 (83.7%)44 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Giddings

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Giddings are Business & Financial (196 | 7.0%), Community & Social Service (182 | 6.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (127 | 4.5%), Education, Arts & Media (123 | 4.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (121 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Giddings

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Giddings, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Giddings
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (41.3%)27 (58.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)196 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 98 (53.8%)84 (46.2%)
Education, Arts & Media72 (58.5%)51 (41.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (44.1%)33 (55.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Total (Category)244 (36.3%)428 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Giddings are Food Preparation & Serving (236 | 8.4%), Security & Protection (198 | 7.1%), Law Enforcement (198 | 7.1%), Personal Care & Service (79 | 2.8%), and Healthcare Support (67 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Giddings

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Giddings, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (83.9%), and Security & Protection (67.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (32.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Giddings
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Security & Protection134 (67.7%)64 (32.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement134 (67.7%)64 (32.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving198 (83.9%)38 (16.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service67 (84.8%)12 (15.2%)
Total (Category)399 (67.1%)196 (32.9%)
Total (Overall)1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Giddings are Sales & Related (322 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (269 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Giddings

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Giddings
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related34 (10.6%)288 (89.4%)
Office & Administration103 (38.3%)166 (61.7%)
Total (Category)137 (23.2%)454 (76.8%)
Total (Overall)1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Giddings are Construction & Extraction (377 | 13.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (67 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Giddings

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Giddings
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction271 (71.9%)106 (28.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)338 (76.1%)106 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Giddings are Production (219 | 7.8%), Transportation (214 | 7.7%), and Material Moving (60 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Giddings

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Giddings
OccupationMaleFemale
Production219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Total (Category)433 (87.8%)60 (12.2%)
Total (Overall)1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Giddings

Employment Industries in Giddings

The major employment industries in Giddings include Construction (423 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (372 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (345 | 12.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (308 | 11.0%), and Public Administration (290 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Giddings

Employment Industries by Sex in Giddings

The Giddings industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Retail Trade (90.9%), and Educational Services (85.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Giddings
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction317 (74.9%)106 (25.1%)
Manufacturing165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade44 (61.1%)28 (38.9%)
Retail Trade34 (9.1%)338 (90.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing308 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific94 (32.6%)194 (67.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services11 (14.9%)63 (85.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance119 (34.5%)226 (65.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services198 (95.7%)9 (4.3%)
Public Administration160 (55.2%)130 (44.8%)
Total1,551 (55.5%)1,244 (44.5%)

Education in Giddings

School Enrollment in Giddings

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,019 students in Giddings are high school (298 | 29.2%), middle school (232 | 22.8%), and college / undergraduate (210 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Giddings
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12011.8%
Kindergarten40.4%
Elementary School13213.0%
Middle School23222.8%
High School29829.2%
College / Undergraduate21020.6%
Graduate / Professional232.3%
Total1,019100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Giddings

Out of a total of 1,019 students who are enrolled in schools in Giddings, 107 (10.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 912 (89.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (29.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 219 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Giddings
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds62 (70.5%)26 (29.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old149 (88.7%)19 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds277 (87.4%)40 (12.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds155 (87.6%)22 (12.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (89.5%)107 (10.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Giddings

Communications (164 | 34.1%), education (87 | 18.1%), business (71 | 14.8%), liberal arts & history (43 | 8.9%), and psychology (41 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 481 individuals in Giddings who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Giddings
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural265.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology418.5%
Social Sciences398.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business7114.8%
Education8718.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History438.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications16434.1%
Arts & Humanities102.1%
Total481100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Giddings

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Giddings

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Giddings are males with 3 vehicles (810, accounting for 52.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (405, making up 80.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Giddings
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)29 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle229 (15.0%)201 (20.0%)
2 Vehicles481 (31.4%)372 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles810 (52.9%)405 (40.2%)
4 Vehicles11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,531 (100.0%)1,007 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Giddings

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Giddings are 5 to 9 minutes (756 commuters, 31.1%), less than 5 minutes (422 commuters, 17.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (358 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Giddings
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42217.3%
5 to 9 Minutes75631.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2138.8%
15 to 19 Minutes35814.7%
20 to 24 Minutes391.6%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes552.3%
35 to 39 Minutes130.5%
40 to 44 Minutes230.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1827.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1295.3%
90 or more Minutes24210.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Giddings

The most common commute times in Giddings are 15 to 19 minutes (341 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (426 commuters, 47.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Giddings
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes227 (14.8%)195 (21.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes330 (21.5%)426 (47.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes91 (5.9%)122 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes341 (22.3%)17 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (1.0%)24 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes55 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes101 (6.6%)81 (9.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes129 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes242 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Giddings

The most frequent times of departure to work in Giddings are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (270, 17.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (326, 36.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Giddings
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM213 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM191 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM38 (2.5%)29 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM96 (6.3%)175 (19.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM270 (17.6%)86 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM239 (15.6%)89 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM89 (5.8%)51 (5.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM101 (6.6%)326 (36.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM53 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (0.7%)12 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (1.5%)83 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM181 (11.8%)50 (5.6%)
Total1,531 (100.0%)901 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Giddings

Occupancy by Ownership in Giddings

Of the total 1,890 dwellings in Giddings, owner-occupied units account for 1,159 (61.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 731 (38.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Giddings
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,15961.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units73138.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,890100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Giddings

Occupancy by Household Size in Giddings
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49326.1%
2-Person Household53928.5%
3-Person Household54628.9%
4+ Person Household31216.5%
Total Housing Units1,890100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Giddings

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Giddings
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household304 (61.7%)189 (38.3%)
2-Person Household346 (64.2%)193 (35.8%)
3-Person Household305 (55.9%)241 (44.1%)
4+ Person Household204 (65.4%)108 (34.6%)
Total Housing Units1,159 (61.3%)731 (38.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Giddings

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Giddings
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School289 (77.7%)83 (22.3%)
High School Diploma383 (63.6%)219 (36.4%)
College/Associate Degree322 (45.7%)382 (54.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher165 (77.8%)47 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Giddings

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Giddings
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28615.1%
35 to 44 Years33417.7%
45 to 54 Years20811.0%
55 to 64 Years43423.0%
65 to 74 Years42222.3%
75 to 84 Years1417.5%
85 Years and Over653.4%
Total1,890100.0%

Housing Finances in Giddings

Median Income by Occupancy in Giddings

Median Income by Occupancy in Giddings
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,159 (61.3%)$72,787
Renter-Occupied731 (38.7%)$43,190
Average1,890 (100.0%)$63,529

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Giddings

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Giddings
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00062 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99995 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99975 (6.5%)55 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)31 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99990 (7.8%)139 (19.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (7.1%)180 (24.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999241 (20.8%)147 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999247 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999124 (10.7%)170 (23.3%)
$150,000 or more143 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,159 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Giddings

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Giddings
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300190 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499197 (17.0%)75 (10.3%)
$500 to $799155 (13.4%)29 (4.0%)
$800 to $99998 (8.5%)130 (17.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499221 (19.1%)466 (63.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999153 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499145 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,159 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Giddings

Housing Structures in Giddings

Housing Structures in Giddings
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,27567.5%
Single Unit, Attached382.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1206.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments1578.3%
Mobile Home / Other30015.9%
Total1,890100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Giddings

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Giddings
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached854 (67.0%)421 (33.0%)
Single Unit, Attached34 (89.5%)4 (10.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)157 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other271 (90.3%)29 (9.7%)
Total1,159 (61.3%)731 (38.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Giddings

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Giddings
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)142 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms318 (27.4%)275 (37.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms653 (56.3%)314 (42.9%)
8 or more Rooms188 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,159 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Giddings

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Giddings
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas411 (35.5%)303 (41.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas38 (3.3%)79 (10.8%)
Electricity710 (61.3%)321 (43.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)28 (3.8%)
Total1,159 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Giddings

Household Vehicle Usage in Giddings
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle46 (4.0%)31 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle240 (20.7%)363 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles474 (40.9%)79 (10.8%)
3 or more Vehicles399 (34.4%)258 (35.3%)
Total1,159 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Giddings

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Giddings

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units636523
Median Property Value$100,300$232,900
Median Household Income$55,921$86
Monthly Housing Costs$450$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,198$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Giddings

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Giddings
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000205 (32.2%)39 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999282 (44.3%)377 (72.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (3.6%)34 (6.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99915 (2.4%)45 (8.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)28 (5.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total636 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Giddings

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Giddings
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00023 (3.6%)27 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999129 (20.3%)39 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99952 (8.2%)41 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (12.9%)38 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999164 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (11.6%)77 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (8.6%)173 (33.1%)
$150,000 or more57 (9.0%)69 (13.2%)
Total636 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Giddings

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Giddings
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x314 (49.4%)95,452 (18,250.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x56 (8.8%)95 (18.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x46 (7.2%)187 (35.8%)
4.0x or more220 (34.6%)45 (8.6%)
Total636 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Giddings

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Giddings
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800176 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499150 (23.6%)39 (7.5%)
$800 to $1,499215 (33.8%)101 (19.3%)
Total636 (100.0%)523 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Giddings

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Giddings

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Giddings
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years413 (91.2%)40 (8.8%)
6 to 18 Years447 (71.4%)179 (28.6%)
19 to 25 Years381 (64.5%)210 (35.5%)
26 to 34 Years352 (64.3%)195 (35.6%)
35 to 44 Years193 (33.6%)382 (66.4%)
45 to 54 Years608 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years533 (80.4%)130 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older350 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,746 (76.7%)1,136 (23.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Giddings

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Giddings
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born413 (91.2%)40 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen447 (71.4%)179 (28.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen381 (64.5%)210 (35.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Giddings

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Giddings
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000494 (73.5%)178 (26.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999842 (66.7%)420 (33.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999605 (69.8%)262 (30.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999399 (60.6%)259 (39.4%)
$100,000 and over1,382 (98.8%)17 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Giddings

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Giddings
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6364 (80.3%)64 (14.1%)
6 to 18 Years129 (20.6%)356 (56.9%)
19 to 25 Years122 (20.6%)369 (62.4%)
25 to 34 Years42 (7.7%)310 (56.7%)
35 to 44 Years70 (12.2%)123 (21.4%)
45 to 54 Years57 (9.4%)551 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years73 (11.0%)475 (71.6%)
65 to 74 Years469 (100.0%)411 (87.6%)
75 Years and over327 (93.4%)208 (59.4%)
Total1,653 (33.9%)2,867 (58.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Giddings

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Giddings
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.9%)54 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years100 (11.0%)269 (28.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)32 (13.9%)
75 Years and over70 (31.8%)76 (58.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Giddings

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Giddings: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)19 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.9%)
75 Years and over70 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Giddings: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)48 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Giddings: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.9%)54 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years61 (6.7%)19 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (3.2%)28 (21.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Giddings: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (4.3%)208 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.9%)
75 Years and over34 (15.4%)48 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Giddings: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.9%)47 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Giddings

Computing Device Access in Giddings

Computing Device Access in Giddings
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,09257.8%
Smartphone1,53181.0%
Tablet1,08057.1%
No Computing Device30816.3%
Total1,890100.0%

Internet Access in Giddings

Internet Access in Giddings
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,05956.0%
Cellular Data Only34918.5%
Satellite Internet673.5%
No Internet45824.2%
Total1,890100.0%

Giddings Summary

Giddings is a city located in Lee County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Lee County and is located about 50 miles east of Austin. The population was 5,665 at the 2010 census.

History

Giddings was founded in 1871 by the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The city was named after Jabez Deming Giddings, a railroad official. The first post office was established in 1872. The city was incorporated in 1873.
Giddings was a major stop on the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The railroad brought many new settlers to the area, and the town grew rapidly. By 1884, Giddings had a population of 1,000 and was the largest town in Lee County.
In the early 1900s, Giddings was a major cotton-producing center. The town had several cotton gins, a cottonseed oil mill, and a cotton compress. The town also had several stores, churches, and a school.

Geography

Giddings is located at 30°45'25" North, 96°56'17" West (30.756944, -96.938056). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of it land.

Economy

Giddings is a small rural town with a population of 5,665. The economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, corn, and hay being the main crops. The town also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,068 people, 1,845 households, and 1,269 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,213.2 people per square mile (468.9/km2). There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 487.3 per square mile (188.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 6.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.2% of the population.
There were 1,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,845. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Giddings?
Total Population of Giddings is 5,017.
What is the Total Male Population of Giddings?
Total Male Population of Giddings is 2,319.
What is the Total Female Population of Giddings?
Total Female Population of Giddings is 2,698.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Giddings?
There are 85.95 Males per 100 Females in Giddings.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Giddings?
There are 116.34 Females per 100 Males in Giddings.
What is the Median Population Age in Giddings?
Median Population Age in Giddings is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Giddings
Average Family Size in Giddings is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Giddings
Average Household Size in Giddings is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Giddings?
Per Capita income in Giddings is $27,741.
What is the Median Family Income in Giddings?
Median Family Income in Giddings is $64,638.
What is the Median Household income in Giddings?
Median Household Income in Giddings is $63,529.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Giddings?
Income or Wage Gap in Giddings is 32.3%.
Women in Giddings earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Giddings?
Inequality or Gini Index in Giddings is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Giddings?
There are 2,834 People in the Labor Forcein in Giddings.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Giddings?
70.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Giddings.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Giddings?
Unemployment Rate in Giddings is 1.3%.