Country United States County Hays Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Zip code 78620 | State Texas Elevation 1,148 ft (350 m) Area code(s) 512 & 737 Population 1,870 (2013) | |
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Weather 22°C, Wind S at 21 km/h, 85% Humidity Points of interest Discover Texas Wine Tours, DSPoundHouse, The Dripping Springs S, Founders Memorial Park | ||
Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,788 at the 2010 census. Dripping Springs is a suburb of Austin, and is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
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Map of Dripping Springs, TX, USA
Geography
Dripping Springs is located at 30°11′31″N 98°05′07″W (30.191998, -98.085382), 21 miles southwest of Austin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land. The name "Dripping Springs" is a misnomer, as the city's springs maintain a steady trickle.
The city bills itself as the Gateway to Hill Country, referring to the 25-county region known as Texas Hill Country.
Education
The City of Dripping Springs is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District. The area is also served by the Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College.
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 as the cities grow.
An HEB grocery store and Home Depot are located in the middle of town near the junction of U.S. Highway 290 and RR 12. Dripping Springs is also the wedding capital of Texas and tourist spot. The city and surrounding area is recognized as a brewery, distillery, and winery destination.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,788 people, 662 households, and 455 families residing in the city. 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 city 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 city, 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 city 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 city 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.