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Carlsbad

Texas · 831 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Carlsbad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,469. Population has grown 26% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,600. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

831
+26%since 2023
from 662 in 2023
2010 – 2024
535 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 426 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.2
+11%since 2023
from 29.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
513627741854968201020202024Carlsbad
2024831
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,469
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$11,641
−18%since 2023
from $14,265 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
46.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.299
−1%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$74,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
9.0% rent
29.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.3
+14%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(398)
Black19.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino15%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(36)
Diversity Score71.9%(476)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(522)
Black18.1%(150)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(57)
Diversity Score69.1%(574)
69
−4%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−4%since 2023
from 12.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
39.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
60.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
45.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
52.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
59.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
22.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
38.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlsbad, Texas?

Carlsbad, Texas has about 831 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlsbad, Texas?

The typical household in Carlsbad, Texas earns about $55,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlsbad, Texas expensive?

In Carlsbad, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,600.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, Texas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carlsbad, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlsbad, Texas?

About 46.9% of people in Carlsbad, 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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