Dripping Springs, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas
Town
Motto(s): "Gateway to the Hill Country"[1]

Location of Dripping Springs, Texas
Coordinates: 30°11′31″N 98°5′7″W / 30.19194°N 98.08528°W / 30.19194; -98.08528Coordinates: 30°11′31″N 98°5′7″W / 30.19194°N 98.08528°W / 30.19194; -98.08528
Country United States
State Texas
County Hays
Area
 • Total 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2)
 • Land 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 1,148 ft (350 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,788
 • Density 463/sq mi (178.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code 78620
Area code(s) 512 & 737
FIPS code 48-21424[2]
GNIS feature ID 1334617[3]
Website www.cityofdrippingsprings.com

Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States, west of Austin, the state capital. The population was 1,788 at the 2010 census,[4] and had risen to an estimated 3,140 as of 2016.[5]

Geography

Dripping Springs is in northern Hays County at 30°11′31″N 98°05′07″W / 30.191998°N 98.085382°W / 30.191998; -98.085382 (30.191998, -98.085382).[6] It is on U.S. Route 290, which leads east 23 miles (37 km) to Austin and west 24 miles (39 km) to Johnson City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km2), all land.[4] Most of the city drains southwest to Onion Creek, an east-flowing tributary of the Colorado River.

The town bills itself as the "Gateway to the Hill Country", referring to the 25-county region known as the Texas Hill Country.

Education

The city is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District.[7][8] There is one high school, two middle schools, and four elementary schools. The district is classified as 5A currently. The area is also served by the Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College.[9]

Economy

Dripping Springs is part of the Sustainable Places Project, an initiative to help Dripping Springs and other Central Texas cities create livable places that reflect community goals[10] as the cities grow.[11]

An HEB grocery store and Home Depot are located near the junction of U.S. Highway 290 and RR 12.[12] Dripping Springs is also the wedding capital of Texas[13] and a tourist spot.[14] The town and surrounding area is recognized[15] as a brewery, distillery, and winery destination.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19901,033—
20001,54849.9%
20101,78815.5%
Est. 20163,140[5]75.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 1,788 people, 662 households, and 455 families residing in the town. The population density was 468.7 people per square mile (181.1/km2). There were 723 housing units at an average density of 176.8 per square mile (68.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.50% White, 0.90% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 16.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.10% of the population.

There were 662 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 19, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,288, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $51,307 versus $39,798 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,482. About 5.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dripping Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[22]

References

  1. ↑ "City of Dripping Springs Texas". City of Dripping Springs. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Dripping Springs city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Dripping Springs ISD / Homepage". www.dsisd.txed.net.
  8. ↑ "Dripping Springs ISD Construction Website - Home". www.dsisdbond.net.
  9. ↑ "Pinnacle Campus - Austin Community College District". www.austincc.edu.
  10. ↑ "Final Plan Presentation 12/10 | Dripping Springs SPP". Drippingsprings.sustainableplacesproject.com. 2012-06-13. Archived from the original on 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  11. ↑ Real estate growth trending westward Community Impact. 8 July 2014.
  12. ↑ "Signs of growth springing up - Austin Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  13. ↑ Graczyk, Michael (2013-12-04). "More people, businesses moving to Dripping Springs | kvue.com Austin". Kvue.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  14. ↑ "A foodie's guide to Dripping Springs | Relish Austin". www.austin360.com. 2013-08-31. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  15. ↑ Drink and dine your way through these Dripping Springs hot spots culturemap Austin. 10 February 2014.
  16. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  17. ↑ "American FactFinder - Community Facts". Factfinder2.census.gov. 2010-10-05. Archived from the original on 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  18. ↑ "Welcome to Johnny Gimble's world of Texas Swing!". Johnnygimble.com. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  19. ↑ "Biographies". Texasplayboys.net. Archived from the original on 2002-04-11. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  20. ↑ "Leonidas Johnson Rountree". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  21. ↑ "Home". Phillipsandifer.com. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  22. ↑ "Dripping Springs, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
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