Living in Wadsworth, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wadsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Wadsworth has 366 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $31,847 (59% lower than the Texas median).
Wadsworth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wadsworth at a glance
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 53.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $31,847State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wadsworth a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Wadsworth median household income
The median household income in Wadsworth is $31,847 and the income per person is $25,131. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wadsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.58
Wadsworth demographics
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wadsworth ›
Education in Wadsworth
13% of adults 25 and older in Wadsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wadsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.1%
Wadsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth | 366 | $31,847 | — | — |
| Matagorda | 182 | $14,145 | $380,000 | — |
| Bay City | 17,730 | $53,840 | $160,800 | $1,025 |
| Markham | 873 | $68,536 | $137,600 | — |
| Van Vleck | 1,763 | $58,504 | $208,300 | $1,005 |
| Sargent | 1,422 | $60,307 | $188,200 | — |
| Blessing | 418 | $51,313 | $138,100 | — |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | $73,457 | $199,100 | $1,203 |
| Palacios | 4,388 | $52,620 | $153,800 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Wadsworth, TX?
The median household income in Wadsworth is $31,847, 59% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Wadsworth, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Wadsworth?
The median age in Wadsworth is 53.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wadsworth?
The average commute to work in Wadsworth is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wadsworth?
The unemployment rate in Wadsworth is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wadsworth?
13% of adults in Wadsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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