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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Caldwell

Texas · 3,449 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 $29,936. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $50,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,449
+8%since 1990
from 3,181 in 1990
1990 – 2025
852 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 786 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+1%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Caldwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,936
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,482 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,141
+60%since 1990
from $8,819 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
34.3% rent
1.7
−36%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Texas?

Caldwell, Texas has about 3,449 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Texas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Texas earns about $29,936 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Texas?

About 17.5% 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 17.9% of people in Caldwell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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