The Texas Innovation Corridor is one of the fastest growing in the country. In the most recent census data, the U.S. Census Bureau ranks Hays County as the fastest-growing county in Texas and as the fastest growing county in the nation among counties with 100,000+ residents. In addition, San Marcos, Texas was the fastest growing city (50,000+) in the country for three consecutive years (2013-2015).
Regional Demographic & Statistical Highlights
Stat |
Hays County |
Caldwell County |
Texas Innovation Corridor |
|---|---|---|---|
Population |
222,827 |
42,817 |
3,894,144 |
Median Age |
32.5 |
35.8 |
34.5 |
Jobs |
87,365 |
11,087 |
2,052,994 |
Labor Force |
120,671 |
19,669 |
2,047,228 |
Average Annual Wage for Jobs in Location |
$32,988 |
$25,760 |
$34,678 |
Median Household Income for Residents |
$68,724 |
$59,846 |
$68,837 |
Educational Attainment, Age 25+ |
HS Graduate: 76.6% Associates: 6.5% Bachelors: 25.7% Postgraduate: 12.4% |
HS Graduate: 61.2% Associates: 4.5% Bachelors: 9.7% Postgraduate: 3.8% |
HS Graduate: 77.9% Associates: 7.3% Bachelors: 24.6% Postgraduate: 13.2% |
Race/Ethnicity |
White: 82.7% Hispanic/Latino: 39.5% Black: 4.1% Asian: 1.5% Indigenous: 0.7% |
White: 78.4% Hispanic/Latino: 53.1% Black: 5.3% Asian: 1% Indigenous: 0.7% |
White: 72% Hispanic/Latino: 47.9% Black: 7.4% Asian: 4% Indigenous: 0.7% |