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
68th
Median Household Income $69,758 -7.2% #1,214 / 3,222
62th
Median Age 38.4 years -1.3% #2,513 / 3,222
22th
Median Home Value $240,500 -14.7% #979 / 3,222
70th
Median Gross Rent $1,173 +0.9% #582 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 13.2% +4.6% #1,574 / 3,222
51th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.1%
Native Born
12.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$69,758 −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,214 of 3,222
62th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,050 −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,253 of 3,222
30th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.2% +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,574 of 3,222
51th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −35.6% vs nat'l
Rank #927 of 3,222
71th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3% −42.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,119 of 3,222
34th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.6 min +36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #133 of 3,222
96th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$240,500 −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #979 of 3,222
70th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,173 +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #582 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.3% +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,476 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.3% Homeownership

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Health

78.6% of residents in Caldwell County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.3% below the national rate.

78.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
78.6% −14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,142 of 3,222
2th percentile

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.