Carlsbad is a CDP located in Tom Green County Texas. Carlsbad has a 2024 population of 689. Carlsbad is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually but its population has increased by 28.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 538 in 2020.
The average household income in Carlsbad is $59,413 with a poverty rate of 30.29%. The median age in Carlsbad is 29.5 years: 29.8 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carlsbad was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 524 | 75.61% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 12.55% |
| Native American | 33 | 4.76% |
| Other race | 30 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 119 | 3.07 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 56 | 4.27 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 39 | 1.1 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 24 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 9.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 241 | 55.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 7.64% |
| Some College | 49 | 11.34% |
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 | 297 | 255 | 41 |
| Black | 66 | 46 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 51 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $2,499 | $37,928 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.44% of Carlsbad residents speak only English, while 8.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 85 | 23.88% |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 17 | 17.89% |
30.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.77%
Male Poverty Rate
31.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carlsbad is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carlsbad is Hispanic, with 17.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 66.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98.11% |
| High School | 37.5% |
| Some College | 18.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 34.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,357 | $72,401 |
| Households | $57,031 | $59,413 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.2%
Male Marriage Rate
18.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 8.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.3%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
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
61.33%
Born in Carlsbad
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.84% of Carlsbad residents were born in the United States, with 61.33% having been born in Texas. 2.16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 689 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 691 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 693 | 80 | 13.05% |
| 2021 | 613 | 75 | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 538 | -13 | -2.36% |
| 2019 | 551 | -23 | -4.01% |
| 2018 | 574 | -92 | -13.81% |
| 2017 | 666 | -89 | -11.79% |
| 2016 | 755 | 100 | 15.27% |
| 2015 | 655 | -115 | -14.94% |
| 2014 | 770 | -160 | -17.2% |
| 2013 | 930 | 275 | 41.98% |
| 2012 | 655 | 73 | 12.54% |
| 2011 | 582 | -137 | -19.05% |
| 2010 | 719 | 0 | 0% |