Caldwell County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Caldwell County, Texas has a population of 48,669, the 73rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,758 and the median home value is $240,500. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Caldwell County Quick Facts
How Caldwell County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,144 | 48,669 | +15.5% |
| Median household income | $66,645 | $69,758 | No clear change (+4.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $178,206 | $240,500 | +35.0% |
| Median gross rent | $1,132 | $1,173 | No clear change (+3.6%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 34.4%
- Black: 4.5%
- Hispanic: 57.0%
- Asian: 0.8%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 18.0%
- HS Diploma: 37.2%
- Some College: 21.0%
- Associate's: 4.5%
- Bachelor's: 13.8%
- Graduate+: 5.5%
Cities & Places in Caldwell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 15,326 | $68,400 | 13.0% | $251,600 |
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | 13.4% | $326,300 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Caldwell County is located in Texas with a total population of 48,669. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Caldwell County is 38.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Caldwell County is $69,758. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $240,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% 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 57.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.4%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Caldwell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Caldwell County, Texas?
Caldwell County has a population of 48,669, making it the 73rd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Caldwell County?
The median household income in Caldwell County is $69,758 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.
How many cities are in Caldwell County, Texas?
Caldwell County contains 2 Census-designated places.