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Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, city, in Hays County, Texas. Dripping Springs had 11,167 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 126.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 4,931; the 2020 Census counted 4,650 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,405 (±26). GEOID 4821424.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,167
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,650 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,405 ±26
Median household income
$109,364
±$13,846 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$635,600
±$37,163 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,234
±$275 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Dripping Springs and what county is it in?
Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 528 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dripping Springs is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dripping Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,167 people lived in Dripping Springs on July 1, 2025, up 126.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Dripping Springs, 4,931, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 4,650: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,405 (±26).
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 5,122, which differs from its April 2020 base of 4,931 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,405 ±26 | 268,638 | +3,286 |
| Households | 3,015 ±334 | 99,849 | +1,693 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.27 | 2.61 | −0.61 |
| Housing units | 3,127 ±352 | 104,675 | +1,711 |
Dripping Springs's population since 2000
From 1,548 in 2000 to 11,167 in 2025: up 621.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dripping Springs as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dripping Springs?
The median resident of Dripping Springs is 38.5 years old; 31.8% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.4%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±1.7 | 34.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.8% ±5.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±4.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±6.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% ±5.1 pts | 39.4% | −12.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6% ±6.9 pts | 50.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±4.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±4.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±4.2 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 11.6% | −12.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.8% ±6.3 pts | 43.2% | +29.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.5% ±6.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0% ±8.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±4.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dripping Springs earn?
Half of Dripping Springs's 3,015 households earn less than $109,364 a year (±$13,846), against $89,097 in Hays County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $98,456 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,364 ±$13,846 | $89,097 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $159,076 ±$23,771 | $117,544 | – |
| Per capita income | $65,218 ±$8,739 | $44,565 | +$16,131 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±1.2 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±9.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dripping Springs?
Owners occupy 48.8% of Dripping Springs's occupied homes and renters 51.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $635,600 by its owner (±$37,163). The median renter pays $2,234 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $635,600 ±$37,163 | $399,800 | +$156,614 |
| Median gross rent | $2,234 ±$275 | $1,495 | +$806 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3% ±17.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,948 ±$281 | $2,289 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.8% ±7.6 pts | 64.1% | −18.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.2% ±7.6 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,127 ±352 | 104,675 | +1,711 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.5% ±8.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 15.3% ±4.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 52.0% ±8.3 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dripping Springs building?
Builders took permits for 521 new housing units in Dripping Springs in 2025 (521 in single-family houses), 46.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dripping Springs work and get to work?
44.3% of Dripping Springs's workers drive alone and 41.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±5.7 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 44.3% ±8.3 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 41.5% ±8.2 pts | 18.1% | +34.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±6.6 | 31.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dripping Springs?
No census tract lies mostly in Dripping Springs; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108.09Hays County | 9,917 | $150,964 |
| Tract 108.17Hays County | 4,201 | $118,304 |
| Tract 108.06Hays County | 5,309 | $160,714 |
| Tract 108.07Hays County | 4,723 | $154,548 |
| Tract 108.16Hays County | 13,299 | $218,841 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dripping Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Dripping Springs compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dripping Springs is the 2,968th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 233rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Dripping Springs ranks 155th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 233rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 14th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 819th | 979 |
| Median household income | 155th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 67th | 978 |
| Median home value | 44th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 877 |
| Median age | 373rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 923rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 5th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 409th | 976 |
Dripping Springs's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Dripping Springs with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dripping Springs?
15 of the 57 figures for Dripping Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dripping Springs are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dripping Springs.