City · Texas
Caldwell, Texas
Caldwell, city, in Burleson County, Texas. Caldwell had 4,970 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,993 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,394 (±20). GEOID 4811836.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,970
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,993 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,394 ±20
Median household income
$61,266
±$24,173 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$220,800
±$36,203 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$950
±$388 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Caldwell and what county is it in?
Caldwell is a city in Burleson County, Texas. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 933 residents per square mile in 2020.
Caldwell is in the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Caldwell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,970 people lived in Caldwell on July 1, 2025, up 24.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,993 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,394 (±20).
| Measure | Caldwell | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,394 ±20 | 18,857 | +79 |
| Households | 1,660 ±185 | 7,900 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.28 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,968 ±209 | 9,579 | no clear change |
Caldwell's population since 2000
From 3,449 in 2000 to 4,970 in 2025: up 44.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Caldwell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caldwell?
The median resident of Caldwell is 34.0 years old; 29.6% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.1%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caldwell | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±3.3 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.6% ±4.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±3.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Male | 45.0% ±3.7 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.1% ±6.5 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.1% ±7.7 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | −14.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.4% ±4.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±4.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 12.6% | −11.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±5.0 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3% ±6.1 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±3.1 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caldwell earn?
Half of Caldwell's 1,660 households earn less than $61,266 a year (±$24,173), against $70,000 in Burleson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caldwell | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,266 ±$24,173 | $70,000 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,534 ±$10,405 | $91,476 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,672 ±$3,936 | $38,034 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±8.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.2% ±16.8 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.4% ±9.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±5.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8% ±8.5 pts | 83.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caldwell?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Caldwell's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 by its owner (±$36,203). The median renter pays $950 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Caldwell | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,800 ±$36,203 | $191,000 | +$82,962 |
| Median gross rent | $950 ±$388 | $1,063 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.9% ±20.2 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,289 ±$224 | $1,758 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±10.5 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±10.5 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,968 ±209 | 9,579 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±3.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.9% ±13.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±8.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% ±7.0 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.1% ±5.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±6.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±5.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±4.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caldwell building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Caldwell in 2025 (30 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caldwell work and get to work?
72.5% of Caldwell's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes.
| Measure | Caldwell | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0% ±6.2 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±6.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±10.4 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.6% ±8.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±6.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min ±2.7 | 29.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Caldwell?
1 census tract lies mostly in Caldwell, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703Burleson County | 4,388 | $60,807 |
| Tract 9702.01Burleson County | 1,646 | $78,487 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Caldwell) · Census block assignment files
How does Caldwell compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Caldwell is the 4,916th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 392nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Caldwell ranks 566th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 392nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 109th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 574th | 979 |
| Median household income | 566th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 640th | 978 |
| Median home value | 429th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 587th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 204th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 504th | 877 |
| Median age | 663rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 606th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 834th | 976 |
Caldwell's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Caldwell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Caldwell?
15 of the 57 figures for Caldwell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Caldwell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Caldwell.