Welch is a CDP located in Dawson County Texas. Welch has a 2024 population of 306. Welch is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually and its population has increased by 51.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 202 in 2020.
The average household income in Welch is $53,761 with a poverty rate of 25.85%. The median age in Welch is 18.1 years: 6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 92.18% |
| Other race | 13 | 4.42% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72 | 4.08 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 57 | 4.88 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 15 | 1.07 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.86
Average Family Size
4.08
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 13.85% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 14.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 9.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 19 | 14.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 37.69% |
| Some College | 13 | 10% |
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 | 73 | 55 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $41,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,536 | $0 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,750 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,786 | $48,750 | $15,938 |
| Some College | $9,773 | $0 | $9,205 |
$26,786
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$15,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.75% of Welch residents speak only English, while 55.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 59 | 28.23% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 17 | 20.99% |
| Other | 13 | 11 | 84.62% |
25.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.84%
Male Poverty Rate
28.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welch is Other, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welch is Hispanic, with 20.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.3% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 18.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,188 | $59,505 |
| Households | $40,625 | $53,761 |
| Married Families | $42,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.3%
Male Marriage Rate
71.4%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
84.69%
Born in Welch
90.82%
Native Born
9.18%
Foreign Born
7.14%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
90.82% of Welch residents were born in the United States, with 84.69% having been born in Texas. 7.14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 306 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 300 | 6 | 2.04% |
| 2022 | 294 | 84 | 40% |
| 2021 | 210 | 8 | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 202 | -17 | -7.76% |
| 2019 | 219 | 38 | 20.99% |
| 2018 | 181 | -31 | -14.62% |
| 2017 | 212 | 15 | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 197 | -17 | -7.94% |
| 2015 | 214 | 36 | 20.22% |
| 2014 | 178 | 17 | 10.56% |
| 2013 | 161 | 36 | 28.8% |
| 2012 | 125 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 100 | -122 | -54.95% |
| 2010 | 222 | 0 | 0% |