Caldwell County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Caldwell County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48055
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 544.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 546.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.832399
- Longitude
- -97.628141
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,251
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,108
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,607 | 46.6% |
| Hispanic | 23,646 | 53.4% |
| White | 17,193 | 38.9% |
| Black | 2,254 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 277 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,356 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic | 15,748 | 47.6% |
| White | 14,720 | 44.5% |
| Black | 1,990 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 260 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 178 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 48,669
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,402
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,133
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,908 | 47.1% |
| Black | 2,372 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 370 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,460
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,813 | 50.4% |
| Republican | 7,926 | 33.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,721 | 15.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,297 | 48.2% |
| Female | 12,152 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,296 | 52.4% |
| Hispanic | 9,514 | 40.6% |
| Black | 371 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,110
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,142 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,168 | 33.3% |
| Black | 100 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 64 | 46.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,159 | 45.7% |
| Female | 5,947 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,710 (29.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,304 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,582
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $244,790
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,257
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.