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 46,141.

  • The median home value in Caldwell County is $308,559.

  • The median income in Caldwell County is $66,779.

  • The median rent in Caldwell County is $1,084.

  • The unemployment rate in Caldwell County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Caldwell County is 14.0%.

  • 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 67,143

Lockhart, TX Population 14,463

Luling, TX Population 5,455

Uhland, TX Population 1,936

Mustang Ridge, TX Population 1,475

Martindale, TX Population 1,311

Niederwald, TX Population 911

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 46,141. The population has increased 7.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 45,286 5.8%
2021 42,817 1.6%
2020 42,144 -

Gender in Caldwell County

  • Caldwell County is 49.7% female with 22,913 female residents.

  • Caldwell County is 50.3% male with 23,228 male residents.

Female
49.7% (22,913)
Male
50.3% (23,228)
Gender Caldwell County TX USA
Female 49.7% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Caldwell County

Caldwell County is:

  • 36.7% White with 16,940 White residents.

  • 4.4% African American with 2,014 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 77 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 319 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 1,318 Two Or More residents.

  • 55.1% Hispanic with 25,412 Hispanic residents.

White
36.7% (16,940)
African American
4.4% (2,014)
American Indian
0.2% (77)
Asian
0.7% (319)
Hawaiian
0.0% (16)
Other
0.1% (45)
Two Or More
2.9% (1,318)
Hispanic
55.1% (25,412)

Table: Caldwell County By Race

Race Caldwell County TX USA
White 36.7% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 4.4% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 55.1% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Caldwell County, Texas

  • 4.3% of households in Caldwell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Caldwell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Caldwell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

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

  • 15.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (1,963)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (1,116)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (2,599)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.6% (5,364)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (5,186)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.6% (9,954)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (7,110)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (7,232)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (2,581)
$200,000 or more
6.6% (3,030)
Income Caldwell County TX USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.6% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.6% 10.6% 11.4%

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

  • 7.0% 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.

  • 22.0% 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
7% (3,229)
9-12th Grade
12% (5,536)
High School / GED
38% (17,533)
Some College
22% (10,151)
Associate's Degree
4% (1,845)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,536)
Master's Degree
4% (1,845)
Professional Degree
1% (461)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Caldwell County TX USA
< 9th Grade 7% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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