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 |
282,919 |
49,355 |
4,745,222 |
Median Age |
33.2 |
37.8 |
35.4 |
Jobs |
104,332 |
12,151 |
2,627,055 |
Labor Force |
146,489 |
22,491 |
2,725,787 |
Average Annual Wage for Jobs in Location |
$53,404 |
$51,584 |
$83,600 |
Median Household Income for Residents |
$79,990 |
$66,779 |
$82,542 |
Educational Attainment, Age 25+ |
90.7% high school or higher, 46.8% associate's or higher |
79.8% high school or higher, 41.3% associate's or higher |
89.3% high school or higher, 48.1% associate's or higher |