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Calvert

Texas · 962 residents · 3.89 sq mi
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Calvert has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,592. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 464 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,100. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
962
−33%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+30%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6829151K1K2K1990201020202024Calvert
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,592
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,332
+62%since 2000
from $13,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32%(456)
Black52.2%(745)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(212)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.5%(1,062)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(326)
Black50.1%(482)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(117)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.2%(31)
Diversity Score77%(741)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvert, Texas?

Calvert, Texas has about 962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calvert, Texas?

The typical household in Calvert, Texas earns about $55,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calvert, Texas expensive?

In Calvert, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Calvert, Texas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Calvert, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calvert, Texas?

About 22.0% of people in Calvert, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calvert, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Calvert, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 574 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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