Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Caldwell, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,667

Median Agei

58.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.6%1,643

Two or More

1.1%18

Black

0.2%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%12

High School Diploma

41.8%535

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%49

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%142

Associate's Degree

9.7%124

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%207

Master's Degree

9.8%125

Professional Degree

0.6%8

Doctorate

0.5%7

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,300

Median Renti

$724

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.9%541

Renter-Occupied

31.1%244

Total Units

893

Homeownership

68.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%23

$50K–$100K

34.2%185

$100K–$150K

21.8%118

$150K–$200K

22.9%124

$200K–$300K

8.7%47

$300K–$500K

4.3%23

$500K–$1M

3.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%17

2000–2009

4.3%38

1990–1999

8%71

1980–1989

4%36

1970–1979

15%134

1960–1969

11.3%101

1950–1959

17.7%158

1940–1949

7.5%67

1939 or earlier

30.3%271

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%612

Electricity

21.5%169

Wood

0.4%3

Other

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,208

Mean Household Incomei

$80,936

Per Capita Incomei

$42,489

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

678

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%63

$10K–$15K

2.5%20

$15K–$20K

6%47

$20K–$25K

1.4%11

$25K–$30K

2.2%17

$30K–$35K

4.3%34

$35K–$40K

4.7%37

$40K–$45K

10.3%81

$45K–$50K

6.9%54

$50K–$60K

15.5%122

$60K–$75K

7.3%57

$75K–$100K

7.4%58

$100K–$125K

7.5%59

$125K–$150K

6%47

$150K–$200K

6.6%52

$200K+

3.3%26

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

107

Avg. Tenant Renti

$350/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing28 homes93% occupied$442/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes89% occupied$303/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,208/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.1%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

27.2%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

66.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.7% of subsidized households are minority

34.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

595

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

664

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

171(12.8% of civilian adults)