Caldwell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caldwell County is located in Texas with a total population of 47,184. It is the 74th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caldwell County is 38.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caldwell County is $68,503. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $215,600. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caldwell County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.6%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.