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Caldwell

Texas · 4,104 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 $39,375. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,104
+19%since 2000
from 3,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Caldwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,936 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,954
+48%since 2000
from $14,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(2,404)
Black12.5%(512)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(1,132)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0.3%(13)
Diversity Score69.7%(2,862)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Texas?

Caldwell, Texas has about 4,104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Texas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Texas earns about $39,375 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Texas?

About 11.6% 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 12.3% 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 923 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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