Giddings is a city located in Lee County Texas. Giddings has a 2024 population of 5,342. It is also the county seat of Lee County. Giddings is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually and its population has increased by 7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,989 in 2020.
The average household income in Giddings is $64,282 with a poverty rate of 15.91%. The median age in Giddings is 36.6 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Giddings was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,270 | 64.31% |
| Black or African American | 711 | 13.98% |
| Two or more races | 499 | 9.81% |
| Other race | 349 | 6.86% |
| Native American | 256 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,881 | 2.62 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 903 | 3.2 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 467 | 0 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 309 | 3.45 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 202 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 470 | 12.89% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 4.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 428 | 11.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 2.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,448 | 39.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 366 | 10.04% |
| Some College | 693 | 19.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,590 | 1,497 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 1,446 | 793 | 53 |
| Black | 464 | 415 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 374 | 277 | 16 |
| Other Race | 250 | 93 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,548 | $0 | $52,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,344 | $41,269 | $23,190 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $21,199 |
| Overall | $37,126 | $41,919 | $30,500 |
| Some College | $36,700 | $73,192 | $35,400 |
$37,126
Average Earnings
$41,919
Average Male
$30,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.03% of Giddings residents speak only English, while 37.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,371 | 482 | 20.33% |
| Native | 253 | 253 | 100% |
| Black | 669 | 156 | 23.32% |
| Multiple | 479 | 152 | 31.73% |
| White | 1,703 | 103 | 6.05% |
15.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.76%
Male Poverty Rate
14.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Giddings is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Giddings is White, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.98% |
| High School | 8.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
| Some College | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.06% |
| Female Employed | 13.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,493 | $69,785 |
| Households | $51,397 | $64,282 |
| Married Families | $68,264 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,818 | $35,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 4.93% |
| Black | 44 | 9.11% |
| Other Race | 41 | 16.4% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.74%
Born in Giddings
87.24%
Native Born
12.76%
Foreign Born
6.69%
Non Citizen
6.08%
Naturalized
87.24% of Giddings residents were born in the United States, with 70.74% having been born in Texas. 6.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,783 | 88 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 5,695 | 88 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 5,607 | 89 | 1.61% |
| 2026 | 5,518 | 88 | 1.62% |
| 2025 | 5,430 | 88 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 5,342 | 88 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 5,254 | 115 | 2.24% |
| 2022 | 5,139 | 82 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 5,057 | 68 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 4,989 | -133 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 5,122 | 38 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 5,084 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 5,092 | 45 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 5,047 | 25 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,022 | 59 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 4,963 | 10 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,953 | 90 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 4,863 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 4,881 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,882 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,105 | 1,012 | 24.73% |
| 1990 | 4,093 | 143 | 3.62% |
| 1980 | 3,950 | 1,167 | 41.93% |
| 1970 | 2,783 | -38 | -1.35% |
| 1960 | 2,821 | 289 | 11.41% |
| 1950 | 2,532 | -3,251 | -56.22% |