Dripping Springs, Texas
Location: 21 Miles West of Austin

Dripping Springs lies in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 25 miles west of Austin, the state capital. This beautiful Hill Country town offers majestic views, abundant wildlife, rolling hills, and rock bottom creeks.
The Dripping Springs population, within its city limit, is about 1,500 although its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is home to nearly 20,000. The city offers an exceptional school system, affordable living, and proximity to Austin and San Antonio.

Quick Facts  [click here]

• Area Code: 512
• Zip Code: 78620
• County: Hays
• Population: 1,666
• Mayor: Todd Purcell

Census Information  [click here]

Population

Ethnic Breakdown

Races in Lakeway:

• White Non-Hispanic (79.3%)
• Hispanic (18.7%)
• Two or more races (1.9%)
• American Indian (1.9%)
• Other race (10.6%)
• (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
• Median resident age: 36.3 years
• Median household income: $47,212 (year 2000)
• Median house value: $145,600 (year 2000)

Media  [click here]

• Newspaper
• Dripping Springs Century News (512) 858-4163
• The News- Dispatch (512) 842-1117