Caldwell is a city located in Burleson County Texas. Caldwell has a 2024 population of 4,762. It is also the county seat of Burleson County. Caldwell is currently growing at a rate of 4% annually and its population has increased by 18.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Caldwell is $85,925 with a poverty rate of 18.21%. The median age in Caldwell is 36.6 years: 35.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caldwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,855 | 67.37% |
| Black or African American | 598 | 14.11% |
| Two or more races | 558 | 13.17% |
| Other race | 227 | 5.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,694 | 2.39 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 812 | 3.33 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 624 | 1.14 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 245 | 2.47 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 13 | 1.62 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 539 | 18.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,046 | 35.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 703 | 23.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,589 | 1,454 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 682 | 524 | 72 |
| Black | 450 | 433 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 422 | 326 | 79 |
| Other Race | 107 | 85 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 34.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,368 | $101,607 | $61,189 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,136 | $0 | $63,932 |
| High School Graduate | $45,982 | $53,571 | $41,506 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,629 | $0 | $19,444 |
| Overall | $48,825 | $52,143 | $44,353 |
| Some College | $42,586 | $50,595 | $33,452 |
$48,825
Average Earnings
$52,143
Average Male
$44,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.94% of Caldwell residents speak only English, while 23.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 430 | 40.15% |
| White | 2,079 | 238 | 11.45% |
| Other | 223 | 68 | 30.49% |
| Multiple | 545 | 52 | 9.54% |
| Black | 571 | 17 | 2.98% |
18.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.94%
Male Poverty Rate
21.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caldwell is Hispanic, with 40.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caldwell is Black, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.59% |
| Some College | 3.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,446 | $104,130 |
| Households | $74,764 | $85,925 |
| Married Families | $102,100 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,065 | $51,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 2.8% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 3.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.59%
Born in Caldwell
90.59%
Native Born
9.41%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
90.59% of Caldwell residents were born in the United States, with 76.59% having been born in Texas. 7.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,677 | 183 | 3.33% |
| 2028 | 5,494 | 183 | 3.45% |
| 2027 | 5,311 | 183 | 3.57% |
| 2026 | 5,128 | 183 | 3.7% |
| 2025 | 4,945 | 183 | 3.84% |
| 2024 | 4,762 | 183 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4,579 | 220 | 5.05% |
| 2022 | 4,359 | 200 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4,159 | 129 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 4,030 | -324 | -7.44% |
| 2019 | 4,354 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,352 | 35 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 4,317 | 37 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 4,280 | 38 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 4,242 | 38 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 4,204 | 25 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 4,179 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4,179 | 34 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 4,145 | 30 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,449 | 268 | 8.43% |
| 1990 | 3,181 | 228 | 7.72% |
| 1980 | 2,953 | -2,724 | -47.98% |