Carlsbad, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 831, Carlsbad's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Carlsbad is a small community located in Texas, within Tom Green County. The total population is 831. It ranks as the 1090th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carlsbad is 33.2 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carlsbad is $55,469. This is 29% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.9%. This is 240% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Carlsbad, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $74,600. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Carlsbad is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carlsbad is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.1% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (12.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% 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 75.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carlsbad, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.