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Carlsbad

Texas · 719 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 $18,947. Population has grown 24% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,400. The poverty rate of 65.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
719
+24%vs 2011
vs 582 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
463 / sq mi
+24%vs 2011
vs 375 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 43.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
513627741854968201020202024Carlsbad
2024831
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,947
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,071 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,918
−38%vs 2011
vs $14,305 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
65.1%
+19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.448 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−52.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.1% in 2011
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+10%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(511)
Black7.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score27.8%(162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(520)
Black5.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(22)
Diversity Score52.8%(380)
Diversity Score
53
+90%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
37.7%
−24.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
−49%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
31.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.6%
−18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
48.6%
+36.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
56.5%
+28.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.3% in 2011
Female
44.0%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlsbad, Texas?

Carlsbad, Texas has about 719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlsbad, Texas?

The typical household in Carlsbad, Texas earns about $18,947 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 $67,400.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 65.1% of people in Carlsbad, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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