Martindale, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Martindale, Texas had a total population of 1,072, the 988th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $77,500, which is 1% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Martindale Quick Facts
How Martindale 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 | 913 | 1,072 | No clear change (+17.4%) |
| Median household income | $68,920 | $77,500 | No clear change (+12.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $231,127 | $326,300 | +41.2% |
| Median gross rent | $813 | $1,331 | +63.6% |
How Martindale Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 38.6%
- Black: 0.5%
- Hispanic: 59.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 12.7%
- HS Diploma: 36.3%
- Some College: 22.3%
- Associate's: 1.4%
- Bachelor's: 17.8%
- Graduate+: 9.6%
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Other Cities in Caldwell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 15,326 | $68,400 | 13.0% | $251,600 |
Cities Similar to Martindale
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vega | 1,086 | $78,125 | $131,000 | 12.8% | 21.0% |
| Mi Ranchito Estate | 1,091 | N/A | $217,200 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| Florence | 1,061 | $78,750 | $239,100 | 21.6% | 14.7% |
| La Vernia | 1,095 | $76,250 | $347,400 | 19.1% | 8.3% |
| Blue Ridge | 1,104 | $77,333 | $214,500 | 11.8% | 20.6% |
Population Overview
Martindale is a small community located in Texas, within Caldwell County. The total population is 1,072. It ranks as the 988th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Martindale is 45.3 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Martindale is $77,500. This is 1% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $326,300. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Martindale is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Martindale, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Martindale, Texas?
Martindale, Texas has a population of 1,072 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Martindale, TX?
The median household income in Martindale is $77,500, which is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Martindale, TX?
The poverty rate in Martindale is 13.4%. This means approximately 144 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Martindale, Texas?
Martindale's population is 38.6% White, 0.5% Black, 59.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Martindale, TX?
The median home value in Martindale is $326,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Martindale, Texas?
27.3% of adults (25+) in Martindale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.