Dripping Springs, TX

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5,495
TOTAL POPULATION
2,817
MALE POPULATION
2,678
FEMALE POPULATION
105.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$53,697
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,985
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,141
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,547
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dripping Springs Zip Codes

Dripping Springs Area Codes

Race in Dripping Springs

The most populous races in Dripping Springs are White / Caucasian (4,837 | 88.0%), Hispanic or Latino (552 | 10.1%), and Two or more Races (273 | 5.0%).
Race in Dripping Springs
Race# Population% Population
Asian2584.7%
Black / African American631.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino55210.1%
Native / Alaskan400.7%
White / Caucasian4,83788.0%
Two or more Races2735.0%
Some other Race240.4%
Total5,495100.0%

Ancestry in Dripping Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Dripping Springs are English (769 | 14.0%), German (759 | 13.8%), Irish (426 | 7.7%), Mexican (402 | 7.3%), and American (388 | 7.1%), together accounting for 49.9% of all Dripping Springs residents.
Ancestry in Dripping Springs
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3887.1%
Arab30.1%
Armenian210.4%
British480.9%
Burmese300.5%
Cajun180.3%
Canadian270.5%
Central American90.2%
Cuban480.9%
Czech170.3%
Dutch110.2%
English76914.0%
European2254.1%
French1592.9%
French Canadian541.0%
German75913.8%
Greek40.1%
Guatemalan90.2%
Indian (Asian)60.1%
Irish4267.7%
Italian1342.4%
Laotian240.4%
Mexican4027.3%
Mexican American Indian110.2%
Nigerian160.3%
Norwegian360.7%
Peruvian601.1%
Polish510.9%
Portuguese400.7%
Puerto Rican240.4%
Russian320.6%
Scandinavian180.3%
Scotch-Irish1082.0%
Scottish1061.9%
Slovak100.2%
South African100.2%
South American601.1%
South American Indian551.0%
Sri Lankan70.1%
Subsaharan African260.5%
Swedish400.7%
Swiss330.6%
Syrian30.1%
Thai2344.3%
Welsh280.5%
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Immigrants in Dripping Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dripping Springs came from Asia (171 | 3.1%), South Central Asia (149 | 2.7%), India (101 | 1.8%), Bangladesh (48 | 0.9%), and Central America (38 | 0.7%), together accounting for 9.2% of all Dripping Springs residents.
Immigrants in Dripping Springs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa140.3%
Asia1713.1%
Bangladesh480.9%
Canada80.2%
Central America380.7%
China30.1%
Eastern Asia30.1%
Eastern Europe120.2%
Europe260.5%
Germany100.2%
Guatemala90.2%
Hong Kong30.1%
India1011.8%
Indonesia110.2%
Latin America380.7%
Mexico290.5%
Northern Europe40.1%
Philippines80.2%
Russia120.2%
South Africa40.1%
South Central Asia1492.7%
South Eastern Asia190.4%
Western Europe100.2%
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Sex and Age in Dripping Springs

Sex and Age in Dripping Springs

The most populous age groups in Dripping Springs are 40 to 44 Years (373 | 13.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (324 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (3.9%)204 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years288 (10.2%)324 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Years316 (11.2%)256 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years248 (8.8%)188 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years185 (6.6%)46 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years73 (2.6%)121 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years169 (6.0%)151 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years164 (5.8%)188 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years373 (13.2%)207 (7.7%)
45 to 49 Years237 (8.4%)156 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years104 (3.7%)148 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years77 (2.7%)90 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years38 (1.3%)90 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years121 (4.3%)36 (1.3%)
70 to 74 Years97 (3.4%)48 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years85 (3.0%)176 (6.6%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.1%)40 (1.5%)
85 Years and over131 (4.6%)209 (7.8%)
Total2,817 (100.0%)2,678 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dripping Springs

Median Family Size in Dripping Springs

The median family size in Dripping Springs is 3.16 persons per family, with married-couple families (984 | 67.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (362 | 24.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dripping Springs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple984 (67.2%)3.43
Single Male/Father362 (24.7%)2.51
Single Female/Mother119 (8.1%)2.94
Total Families1,465 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Dripping Springs

The median household size in Dripping Springs is 2.65 persons per household, with married-couple households (984 | 48.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (579 | 28.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dripping Springs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple984 (48.1%)3.45
Single Male/Father362 (17.7%)2.86
Single Female/Mother119 (5.8%)2.94
Non-family579 (28.3%)1.09
Total Households2,044 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs

Out of a total of 2,044 households in Dripping Springs, 1,465 (71.7%) are family households, while 579 (28.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 528, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 536.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-536 (26.2%)
2-Person Households422 (20.6%)43 (2.1%)
3-Person Households528 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households301 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households164 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households50 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,465 (71.7%)579 (28.3%)

Female Fertility in Dripping Springs

Fertility by Age in Dripping Springs

Average fertility rate in Dripping Springs is 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 280.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years89 (78.8%)280.0
35 to 50 years24 (21.2%)40.0
Total113 (100.0%)102.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dripping Springs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dripping Springs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (12.4%)62.0
Bachelor's Degree75 (66.4%)193.0
Graduate Degree24 (21.2%)129.0
Total113 (100.0%)102.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dripping Springs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Dripping Springs

Income Overview in Dripping Springs

Per Capita Income in Dripping Springs is $53,697, while median incomes of families and households are $121,985 and $104,141 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,495$53,697
Median Family Income1,465$121,985
Mean Family Income1,465$170,466
Median Household Income2,044$104,141
Mean Household Income2,044$144,835
Income Deficit1,465$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,49547.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,49552.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,4950.44

Earnings by Sex in Dripping Springs

Average Earnings in Dripping Springs are $74,257, $94,208 for men and $49,637 for women, a difference of 47.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Dripping Springs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,643 (62.0%)$94,208
Female1,007 (38.0%)$49,637
Total2,650 (100.0%)$74,257

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dripping Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Dripping Springs are $100,000+ for men (750 | 45.7%) and $100,000+ for women (186 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dripping Springs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less29 (1.8%)145 (14.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.2%)64 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (0.4%)34 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99970 (4.3%)12 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (1.6%)35 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (1.3%)17 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)25 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (1.2%)7 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999107 (6.5%)50 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99943 (2.6%)14 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (0.9%)55 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99957 (3.5%)15 (1.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (0.4%)35 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99975 (4.6%)46 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99962 (3.8%)98 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (3.1%)58 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (16.3%)111 (11.0%)
$100,000+750 (45.7%)186 (18.5%)
Total1,643 (100.0%)1,007 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs

Average earnings in Dripping Springs are $102,737 for men and $54,663 for women, a difference of 46.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,673, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $74,265. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,125, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,043.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$74,265$29,324
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$103,673$69,145
Graduate Degree--
Total$102,737$54,663

Family Income in Dripping Springs

Family Income Brackets in Dripping Springs

According to the Dripping Springs family income data, there are 431 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Dripping Springs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999211.4%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999312.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991057.2%
$50,000 to $74,99917111.7%
$75,000 to $99,999926.3%
$100,000 to $149,99943129.4%
$150,000 to $199,99918812.8%
$200,000+42328.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dripping Springs

5-person families (158 | 10.8%) account for the highest median family income in Dripping Springs with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (515 | 35.1%) have the highest median income of $55,734 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dripping Springs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families515 (35.1%)$111,467
3-Person Families479 (32.7%)$104,417
4-Person Families263 (17.9%)$126,650
5-Person Families158 (10.8%)$250,001
6-Person Families50 (3.4%)$250,001
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,465 (100.0%)$121,985

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dripping Springs

The median family income in Dripping Springs is $121,985, with families comprising 3+ earners (76) having the highest median family income of $203,804, while families with no earners (120) have the lowest median family income of $93,750, accounting for 5.2% and 8.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dripping Springs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners120 (8.2%)$93,750
1 Earner659 (45.0%)$103,827
2 Earners610 (41.6%)$177,177
3+ Earners76 (5.2%)$203,804
Total1,465 (100.0%)$121,985

Household Income in Dripping Springs

Household Income Brackets in Dripping Springs

With 491 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Dripping Springs, accounting for 24.0% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (0.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dripping Springs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000140.7%
$10,000 to $14,999472.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991668.1%
$25,000 to $34,999743.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991517.4%
$50,000 to $74,99923511.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991577.7%
$100,000 to $149,99949124.0%
$150,000 to $199,99922511.0%
$200,000+48223.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dripping Springs

The median household income in Dripping Springs is $104,141, with the highest median household income of $162,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 726 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 79 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dripping Springs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years79 (3.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years726 (35.5%)$162,625
45 to 64 Years654 (32.0%)$104,128
65+ Years585 (28.6%)$58,229
Total2,044 (100.0%)$104,141

Poverty in Dripping Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dripping Springs

With 2.1% poverty level for males and 4.2% for females among the residents of Dripping Springs, 55 to 64 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (7.0%) and 20 females (25.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (2.5%)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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (3.7%)52 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years15 (2.8%)8 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (7.0%)8 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (25.3%)
75 Years and over14 (6.4%)22 (5.7%)
Total58 (2.1%)110 (4.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dripping Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Dripping Springs, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 Dripping Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)
5 Years44 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years347 (97.5%)319 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years195 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)
15 Years38 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years93 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years302 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years233 (96.3%)220 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years522 (97.2%)387 (98.0%)
45 to 54 Years338 (99.1%)304 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years107 (93.0%)166 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years214 (100.0%)59 (74.7%)
75 Years and over204 (93.6%)363 (94.3%)
Total2,746 (97.9%)2,517 (95.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dripping Springs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dripping Springs show that 2.1% or 21 of the total 984 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dripping Springs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children429 (97.1%)13 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children419 (98.1%)8 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total963 (97.9%)21 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dripping Springs

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dripping Springs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dripping Springs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Dripping Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Dripping Springs

Among the 2,452 employed individuals in Dripping Springs, private company employees (1,678 | 68.4%), local government employees (249 | 10.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (189 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dripping Springs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,67868.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1214.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1897.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1425.8%
Local Government Employees24910.2%
State Government Employees672.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers60.2%
Total2,452100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dripping Springs

According to the labor force statistics for Dripping Springs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,955), 64.4% or 2,547 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 84 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 194 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 52 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years199 (50.6%)4 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Years199 (86.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years290 (90.6%)52 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years721 (77.4%)15 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years592 (91.8%)14 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years116 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years51 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years115 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over70 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,547 (64.4%)84 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs

According to labor force statistics for Dripping Springs, 82.3% of individuals (1,964) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,386) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 81 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.8% or 492 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma124 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree492 (89.8%)75 (13.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,325 (87.1%)17 (1.1%)
Total1,964 (82.3%)98 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dripping Springs are Management (422 | 17.1%), Community & Social Service (393 | 16.0%), Business & Financial (274 | 11.1%), Education Instruction & Library (165 | 6.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (112 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dripping Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dripping Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (89.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (88.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management323 (76.5%)99 (23.5%)
Business & Financial158 (57.7%)116 (42.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (89.9%)7 (10.1%)
Computers & Mathematics56 (88.9%)7 (11.1%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 169 (43.0%)224 (57.0%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support73 (79.3%)19 (20.6%)
Education Instruction & Library44 (26.7%)121 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment46 (41.1%)66 (58.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Category)712 (59.6%)482 (40.4%)
Total (Overall)1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dripping Springs are Food Preparation & Serving (115 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (61 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (55 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (45 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (42 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Dripping Springs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dripping Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (93.0%), and Security & Protection (73.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Security & Protection31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Law Enforcement28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving107 (93.0%)8 (7.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (20.0%)44 (80.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Total (Category)149 (46.9%)169 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dripping Springs are Sales & Related (254 | 10.3%), and Office & Administration (124 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dripping Springs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related173 (68.1%)81 (31.9%)
Office & Administration25 (20.2%)99 (79.8%)
Total (Category)198 (52.4%)180 (47.6%)
Total (Overall)1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dripping Springs are Construction & Extraction (92 | 3.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dripping Springs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dripping Springs are Transportation (261 | 10.6%), Production (129 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (40 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dripping Springs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dripping Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production95 (73.6%)34 (26.4%)
Transportation261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (72.5%)11 (27.5%)
Total (Category)385 (89.5%)45 (10.5%)
Total (Overall)1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dripping Springs

Employment Industries in Dripping Springs

The major employment industries in Dripping Springs include Professional & Scientific (316 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (292 | 11.9%), Educational Services (248 | 10.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (244 | 9.9%), and Retail Trade (240 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Dripping Springs

Employment Industries by Sex in Dripping Springs

The Dripping Springs industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (79.5%), and Educational Services (60.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dripping Springs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction87 (57.2%)65 (42.8%)
Manufacturing238 (81.5%)54 (18.5%)
Wholesale Trade54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade140 (58.3%)100 (41.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing226 (92.6%)18 (7.4%)
Utilities21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Information40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance45 (88.2%)6 (11.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing143 (79.9%)36 (20.1%)
Professional & Scientific213 (67.4%)103 (32.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (20.4%)35 (79.5%)
Educational Services97 (39.1%)151 (60.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)148 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (44.9%)38 (55.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services121 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
Public Administration6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,586 (64.4%)876 (35.6%)

Education in Dripping Springs

School Enrollment in Dripping Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,629 students in Dripping Springs are elementary school (555 | 34.1%), high school (376 | 23.1%), and middle school (298 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Dripping Springs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1167.1%
Kindergarten1167.1%
Elementary School55534.1%
Middle School29818.3%
High School37623.1%
College / Undergraduate16810.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,629100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dripping Springs

Out of a total of 1,629 students who are enrolled in schools in Dripping Springs, 112 (6.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,517 (93.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (53.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 155 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dripping Springs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds88 (76.5%)27 (23.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old504 (92.6%)40 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds487 (98.6%)7 (1.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds221 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over37 (90.2%)4 (9.8%)
Total1,517 (93.1%)112 (6.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dripping Springs

Business (346 | 16.0%), computers & mathematics (238 | 11.0%), communications (207 | 9.5%), education (195 | 9.0%), and arts & humanities (188 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,169 individuals in Dripping Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dripping Springs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics23811.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural813.7%
Physical & Health Sciences311.4%
Psychology1567.2%
Social Sciences1727.9%
Engineering632.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies60.3%
Science & Technology843.9%
Business34616.0%
Education1959.0%
Literature & Languages1115.1%
Liberal Arts & History1627.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1295.9%
Communications2079.5%
Arts & Humanities1888.7%
Total2,169100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dripping Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dripping Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dripping Springs are males with 2 vehicles (827, accounting for 52.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (486, making up 95.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dripping Springs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle251 (15.8%)170 (19.6%)
2 Vehicles827 (52.1%)486 (56.1%)
3 Vehicles434 (27.4%)174 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles43 (2.7%)26 (3.0%)
5 or more Vehicles31 (1.9%)10 (1.1%)
Total1,586 (100.0%)866 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dripping Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dripping Springs are 15 to 19 minutes (477 commuters, 27.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (333 commuters, 19.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (232 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Dripping Springs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes794.5%
5 to 9 Minutes33319.0%
10 to 14 Minutes23213.2%
15 to 19 Minutes47727.2%
20 to 24 Minutes653.7%
25 to 29 Minutes171.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1317.5%
35 to 39 Minutes794.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1025.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1367.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1066.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Dripping Springs

The most common commute times in Dripping Springs are 15 to 19 minutes (374 commuters, 32.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (162 commuters, 26.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dripping Springs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (2.0%)56 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes171 (15.0%)162 (26.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes191 (16.7%)41 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes374 (32.8%)103 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (1.8%)44 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (4.7%)77 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes79 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (0.5%)96 (15.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes111 (9.7%)25 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes95 (8.3%)11 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dripping Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dripping Springs are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (416, 36.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (132, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dripping Springs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (0.5%)18 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (1.7%)5 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM84 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM104 (9.1%)61 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM416 (36.4%)132 (21.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM119 (10.4%)52 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM235 (20.6%)85 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM32 (2.8%)66 (10.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM65 (5.7%)61 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM40 (3.5%)59 (9.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)38 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM22 (1.9%)38 (6.2%)
Total1,142 (100.0%)615 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Dripping Springs

Of the total 2,044 dwellings in Dripping Springs, owner-occupied units account for 1,132 (55.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 912 (44.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dripping Springs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,13255.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units91244.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,044100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Household Size in Dripping Springs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53626.2%
2-Person Household46522.8%
3-Person Household52825.8%
4+ Person Household51525.2%
Total Housing Units2,044100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dripping Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household221 (41.2%)315 (58.8%)
2-Person Household322 (69.3%)143 (30.7%)
3-Person Household258 (48.9%)270 (51.1%)
4+ Person Household331 (64.3%)184 (35.7%)
Total Housing Units1,132 (55.4%)912 (44.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dripping Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (22.2%)28 (77.8%)
High School Diploma126 (72.4%)48 (27.6%)
College/Associate Degree282 (48.7%)297 (51.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher716 (57.1%)539 (42.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dripping Springs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30414.9%
35 to 44 Years50124.5%
45 to 54 Years47723.3%
55 to 64 Years1778.7%
65 to 74 Years2009.8%
75 to 84 Years22611.1%
85 Years and Over1597.8%
Total2,044100.0%

Housing Finances in Dripping Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Dripping Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Dripping Springs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,132 (55.4%)$163,625
Renter-Occupied912 (44.6%)$86,019
Average2,044 (100.0%)$104,141

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dripping Springs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dripping Springs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99938 (3.4%)9 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (0.4%)5 (0.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99988 (7.8%)69 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)74 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (4.9%)96 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99986 (7.6%)150 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (5.2%)99 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999183 (16.2%)307 (33.7%)
$150,000 or more604 (53.4%)103 (11.3%)
Total1,132 (100.0%)912 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dripping Springs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dripping Springs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (1.0%)5 (0.5%)
$300 to $49974 (6.5%)9 (1.0%)
$500 to $799147 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99950 (4.4%)17 (1.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499135 (11.9%)218 (23.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99997 (8.6%)188 (20.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499156 (13.8%)373 (40.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999157 (13.9%)48 (5.3%)
$3,000 or more305 (26.9%)39 (4.3%)
Total1,132 (100.0%)912 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dripping Springs

Housing Structures in Dripping Springs

Housing Structures in Dripping Springs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,15456.5%
Single Unit, Attached231.1%
2 Unit Apartments28513.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments472.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments48723.8%
Mobile Home / Other482.4%
Total2,044100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dripping Springs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dripping Springs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,062 (92.0%)92 (8.0%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (47.8%)12 (52.2%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (1.4%)281 (98.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (14.9%)40 (85.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)487 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,132 (55.4%)912 (44.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dripping Springs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dripping Springs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (1.1%)33 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (4.4%)423 (46.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms413 (36.5%)387 (42.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms391 (34.5%)63 (6.9%)
8 or more Rooms266 (23.5%)6 (0.7%)
Total1,132 (100.0%)912 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dripping Springs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dripping Springs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas255 (22.5%)45 (4.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas127 (11.2%)53 (5.8%)
Electricity743 (65.6%)809 (88.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)5 (0.5%)
Total1,132 (100.0%)912 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dripping Springs

Household Vehicle Usage in Dripping Springs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)107 (11.7%)
1 Vehicle277 (24.5%)328 (36.0%)
2 Vehicles488 (43.1%)455 (49.9%)
3 or more Vehicles367 (32.4%)22 (2.4%)
Total1,132 (100.0%)912 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dripping Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dripping Springs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units403729
Median Property Value$485,300$537,900
Median Household Income$96,375$476
Monthly Housing Costs$693$305
Real Estate Taxes$5,958$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (4.7%)8 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (2.2%)23 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99932 (7.9%)24 (3.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999161 (40.0%)267 (36.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999122 (30.3%)280 (38.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)51 (7.0%)
$1,000,000 or more60 (14.9%)76 (10.4%)
Total403 (100.0%)729 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999122 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99936 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (5.7%)19 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (3.0%)63 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99967 (16.6%)47 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more128 (31.8%)116 (15.9%)
Total403 (100.0%)729 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dripping Springs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dripping Springs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x105 (26.1%)181,553 (24,904.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (11.9%)153 (21.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x71 (17.6%)211 (28.9%)
4.0x or more164 (40.7%)145 (19.9%)
Total403 (100.0%)729 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dripping Springs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (5.5%)8 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,499366 (90.8%)30 (4.1%)
Total403 (100.0%)729 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dripping Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dripping Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years388 (93.5%)27 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,309 (93.2%)96 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years325 (80.6%)78 (19.4%)
26 to 34 Years368 (80.9%)87 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years833 (89.4%)99 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years645 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years219 (75.8%)70 (24.2%)
65 to 74 Years293 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older603 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,983 (91.6%)457 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dripping Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dripping Springs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born388 (93.5%)27 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,309 (93.2%)96 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen325 (80.6%)78 (19.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dripping Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dripping Springs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999340 (71.1%)138 (28.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999403 (71.6%)160 (28.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999402 (88.2%)54 (11.8%)
$100,000 and over3,552 (97.4%)96 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dripping Springs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 677 (18.5%)360 (86.8%)
6 to 18 Years47 (3.4%)1,262 (89.8%)
19 to 25 Years14 (3.5%)311 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years8 (1.8%)360 (79.1%)
35 to 44 Years13 (1.4%)826 (88.6%)
45 to 54 Years20 (3.1%)642 (99.5%)
55 to 64 Years71 (24.6%)156 (54.0%)
65 to 74 Years217 (74.1%)219 (74.7%)
75 Years and over603 (100.0%)389 (64.5%)
Total1,070 (19.7%)4,525 (83.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dripping Springs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dripping Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.3%)6 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.1%)42 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years21 (9.8%)4 (5.1%)
75 Years and over36 (16.5%)164 (42.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dripping Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dripping Springs: <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 Years13 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (16.5%)40 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dripping Springs: <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 Years15 (1.5%)11 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (9.6%)40 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dripping Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years7 (0.7%)11 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (6.9%)115 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dripping Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.5%)31 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (7.9%)4 (5.1%)
75 Years and over15 (6.9%)127 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dripping Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (6.9%)48 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Dripping Springs

Computing Device Access in Dripping Springs

Computing Device Access in Dripping Springs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,88392.1%
Smartphone1,86791.3%
Tablet1,54675.6%
No Computing Device663.2%
Total2,044100.0%

Internet Access in Dripping Springs

Internet Access in Dripping Springs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,50373.5%
Cellular Data Only1698.3%
Satellite Internet924.5%
No Internet36717.9%
Total2,044100.0%

Dripping Springs Summary

Dripping Springs is a city located in Hays County, Texas, United States. It is located about 25 miles west of Austin and is part of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan area. The population was 1,788 at the 2010 census.

History

The area around Dripping Springs was first settled in the 1850s by German and Anglo settlers. The town was named for a spring that dripped water from a limestone outcropping. The spring was used by Native Americans and early settlers for its healing properties.
The first post office was established in 1854, and the town was officially incorporated in 1950. The city was known for its many saloons and dance halls, which were popular with cowboys and ranchers.

Geography

Dripping Springs is located at 30°10'25" North, 98°05'17" West (30.173611, -98.088194). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of it land.

Economy

Dripping Springs is a small town with a population of just over 1,700 people. The economy is largely based on tourism, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Hill Country. The city is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as a number of restaurants and shops.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,788 people, 645 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 809.3 people per square mile (312.7/km2). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 311.7 per square mile (120.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.9% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.9% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
There were 645 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,000. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dripping Springs?
Total Population of Dripping Springs is 5,495.
What is the Total Male Population of Dripping Springs?
Total Male Population of Dripping Springs is 2,817.
What is the Total Female Population of Dripping Springs?
Total Female Population of Dripping Springs is 2,678.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dripping Springs?
There are 105.19 Males per 100 Females in Dripping Springs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dripping Springs?
There are 95.07 Females per 100 Males in Dripping Springs.
What is the Median Population Age in Dripping Springs?
Median Population Age in Dripping Springs is 36.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dripping Springs
Average Family Size in Dripping Springs is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dripping Springs
Average Household Size in Dripping Springs is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dripping Springs?
Per Capita income in Dripping Springs is $53,697.
What is the Median Family Income in Dripping Springs?
Median Family Income in Dripping Springs is $121,985.
What is the Median Household income in Dripping Springs?
Median Household Income in Dripping Springs is $104,141.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dripping Springs?
Income or Wage Gap in Dripping Springs is 47.3%.
Women in Dripping Springs earn 52.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dripping Springs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dripping Springs is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dripping Springs?
There are 2,547 People in the Labor Forcein in Dripping Springs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dripping Springs?
64.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Dripping Springs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dripping Springs?
Unemployment Rate in Dripping Springs is 3.3%.