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Riesel is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,062 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from the 1,007 people who lived in Riesel at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Riesel city overview:
Name:	Riesel city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	McLennan County
Elevation:	505 ft (154 m)
Total Area:	4.07 sq mi (10.53 km²)
Land Area:	4.06 sq mi (10.50 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Total Population:	1,062
Population Density:	255.67/sq mi (98.72/km²)
ZIP code:	76682
Area code:	254
FIPS code:	4862108
GNISfeature ID:	1366451

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History

Riesel, Texas, named after W.H. Riesel, one of the original settlers who built a Cotton gin there, has steadily been growing since being settled around 1880–1890. With the exception of a small decrease in population from 1930 to 1950, Riesel’s population has continued to grow to a point where the town currently has over 1,000 residents.

A new power plant has increased city funds and the population. In early May, 2010, voters approved a $25,000,000 bond for the Riesel Independent School District that would build a new high school, administration building, softball and baseball field amongst other things.

Before Riesel, the town was formerly known as Roddy and then Prospect.