Caldwell County Summary

Life in Caldwell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Caldwell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Caldwell County:

  • The population in Caldwell County is 47,184.

  • The median home value in Caldwell County is $290,627.

  • The median income in Caldwell County is $68,503.

  • The median rent in Caldwell County is $1,145.

  • The unemployment rate in Caldwell County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Caldwell County is 13.9%.

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 84.2° and there are 88.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

San Marcos, TX Population 68,920

Lockhart, TX Population 14,708

Luling, TX Population 5,486

Uhland, TX Population 2,199

Mustang Ridge, TX Population 1,610

Martindale, TX Population 1,090

Niederwald, TX Population 1,089

Map Of Caldwell County

Caldwell County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 84.2°.

  • There are 71.02 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.5 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:46 hours of sun each day in Caldwell County.

StatCaldwell County
Mean High84.2
Nice Days71.02
Rainfall88.5
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:46
84.2°
Average High
88.5
Inches of Rain

Caldwell County Photos

Caldwell County Courthouse Lockhart
Source: Wikipedia User Liveon001 ©Travis Witt | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lockhart Texas
Source: Wikipedia User Liveon001 ©Travis Witt | CC BY-SA 3.0
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
First Christian Church Lockhart
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Eugene Clark Library
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lockhart Post Office
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0

Caldwell County Demographics

Population over time in Caldwell County

The current population in Caldwell County is 47,184. The population has increased 7.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 45,286 5.8%
2022 42,817 1.6%
2021 42,144 -

Gender in Caldwell County

  • Caldwell County is 49.4% female with 23,299 female residents.

  • Caldwell County is 50.6% male with 23,884 male residents.

Female
49.4% (23,299)
Male
50.6% (23,884)
Gender Caldwell County TX USA
Female 49.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 50.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Caldwell County

Caldwell County is:

  • 35.6% White with 16,787 White residents.

  • 4.1% African American with 1,914 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 321 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 56 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 1,538 Two Or More residents.

  • 56.3% Hispanic with 26,565 Hispanic residents.

White
35.6% (16,787)
African American
4.1% (1,914)
American Indian
0.0% (3)
Asian
0.7% (321)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (56)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,538)
Hispanic
56.3% (26,565)

Table: Caldwell County By Race

Race Caldwell County TX USA
White 35.6% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 4.1% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 56.3% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Caldwell County, Texas

  • 3.8% of households in Caldwell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Caldwell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Caldwell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Caldwell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Caldwell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Caldwell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (1,816)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (1,285)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.7% (2,197)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (6,234)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (5,074)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (9,208)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (7,277)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (7,763)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (2,706)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (3,618)
Income Caldwell County TX USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Caldwell County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (3,774)
9-12th Grade
12% (5,662)
High School / GED
38% (17,929)
Some College
21% (9,908)
Associate's Degree
4% (1,887)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,662)
Master's Degree
4% (1,887)
Professional Degree
1% (471)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Caldwell County TX USA
< 9th Grade 8% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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