Giddings, Texas
Giddings: City in Texas
About
Giddings is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,881 and a population density of 367 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,148 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Giddings
| Population : | 5,148 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 78942 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 979 |
| Area : | 13.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Capital city : | Giddings is capital of Lee County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:26:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Giddings is located at 30°10'58"N 96°56'11"W (30.1827200, -96.9363700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Giddings
Demographics
The population of Giddings increased by 5.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,881 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,866 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,850 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,939 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,949 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,012 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,035 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,063 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,099 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,148 | 0.95% | estimation process |
People born in Giddings (6)
People born in Giddings, including hurdler Larry Wade, football player Earl Cooper, writer Gwendolyn B. Bennett, .
List
- Thomas Sanders (American football player) he was born in 04/01/1962
- Hilton Smith (American baseball player) he was born in 27/02/1907
- Tim Kleinschmidt (lawyer and Texas state legislator) he was born in 15/11/1956
Schools in Giddings
College & universities near Giddings, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223427 | Blinn College | Brenham (TX) | 77833-4098 |
| 490674 | Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design | Brenham (TX) | 77833-3033 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Giddings, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Giddings
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gidding Post Office | Giddings (TX) | 78942 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 1,256 | Town in Lee County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Giddings distances to largest Texas cities
