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Caldwell

Texas · 3,993 residents · 4.046 sq mi
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Caldwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,119. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,993
+16%since 2000
from 3,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+17%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Caldwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,119
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,955
+98%since 2000
from $14,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,086)
Black12.7%(507)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,252)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other2.4%(94)
Diversity Score75.8%(3,027)
Diversity Score
76
+16%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Texas?

Caldwell, Texas has about 3,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Texas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Texas earns about $50,119 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 $124,100, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Texas?

About 23.1% 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 13.3% 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 812 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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