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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Caldwell

Texas · 3,181 residents · 4.046 sq mi
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Caldwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,482. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,181
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Caldwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,482
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,936 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,819
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,141 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$328
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $458 in 2000
US average: $450
67.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
2.6
+55%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,181)
Black12.6%(436)
Hispanic / Latino23%(792)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(2,247)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,370)
Black14.2%(452)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(560)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(359)
Diversity Score69.1%(2,197)
69
+6%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.4%
−15.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Caldwell, Texas?

Caldwell, Texas has about 3,181 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Texas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Texas earns about $19,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, Texas expensive?

In Caldwell, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, Texas?

About 23.2% of people in Caldwell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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