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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Caldwell County

Texas · 26,392 residents · 544.541 sq mi
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Caldwell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,169. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 5,802 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,392
−18%vs 2000
vs 32,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
48 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K31K38K44K51K1990201020202024Caldwell County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,169
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,573 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,242
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,099 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.9%
+17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$303
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $472 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
2.2
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(15,929)
Black8.3%(2,674)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(13,018)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.5%(23,033)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(18,913)
Black10.7%(2,822)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(9,852)
Asian0.5%(136)
Other17.1%(4,521)
Diversity Score79%(20,855)
79
+10%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.3%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell County, Texas?

Caldwell County, Texas has about 26,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Caldwell County, Texas?

The typical household in Caldwell County, Texas earns about $20,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell County, Texas expensive?

In Caldwell County, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell County, Texas?

About 30.9% of people in Caldwell County, 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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