76682 Riesel, TX is a small rural town located in McLennan County with a population of 2,702 people as of the 2020 census. This small town has plenty to offer with its local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations. Local businesses include JB’s Country Store for all your grocery shopping needs, The Oaks Restaurant for delicious home-style cooking, and T’s Automotive Repair for car maintenance & repair services. Riesel has many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at nearby Lake Waco or doing some sightseeing at Indian Springs Park. The community also has several organizations like the Riesel Lions Club which raises funds for youth activities and local charities, and the Riesel Historical Society which preserves the history of the town. Finally, sporting events in and around Riesel include softball and basketball leagues at the local recreation center, football matches taking place at the Riesel High School Football Field and annual rodeos held at the McLennan County Expo Center.
The population in Riesel (zip 76682) is 2,702. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Riesel (zip 76682) is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Riesel (zip 76682) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Riesel (zip 76682)
- 58.9% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 30.0% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Riesel (zip 76682)
- 75.2% are White
- 4.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander