Caldwell County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,669 | — | #1,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,758 | -7.2% | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,500 | -14.7% | #979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,173 | +0.9% | #582 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.6% | #1,574 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Caldwell County has a population of 48,669, making it the #1,030 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Caldwell County is $69,758, ranking #1,214 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Caldwell County is $240,500 (-14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,173/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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78.6% of residents in Caldwell County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.3% below the national rate.
About Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell County, Texas has a total population of 48,669, making it the 1,030th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caldwell County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Caldwell County is $69,758, which ranks #1,214 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Caldwell County is $240,500, 14.7% below the national median. Renters in Caldwell County pay a median gross rent of $1,173 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Caldwell County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.6 min.
Caldwell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.5%).
All data for Caldwell County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.