Caldwell County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,063 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 86.2 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.47% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,741 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Caldwell County grew by 28.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,184 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Caldwell County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,018 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Caldwell County is about 10% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $52,272 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,145 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Caldwell County is about 3.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,145 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Caldwell County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,915 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,591 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,625 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Caldwell County is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Caldwell County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Caldwell County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Caldwell County, Texas.
What is the population of Caldwell County, Texas?
The population of Caldwell County, Texas is 47,063, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Caldwell County, Texas?
The population density of Caldwell County, Texas is 86.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Caldwell County, Texas?
The median household income in Caldwell County, Texas is $69,018, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Caldwell County, Texas?
The median home price in Caldwell County, Texas is $52,272, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Texas is 3.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.