Caldwell, TX Demographics

A map of Caldwell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,464	2,086	56.1%	52.2%
Hispanic	1,279	1,252	29.1%	31.4%
Black	342	507	7.8%	12.7%
Multiracial	280	106	6.4%	2.7%
Native American/Other	29	17	0.7%	0.4%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	0.6%

Caldwell, Texas has an estimated population of 4,394, a large increase from the 3,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.1% White, 29.1% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caldwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Caldwell has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Caldwell, that probability was 61.2% in 2020 and 59.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caldwell is ranked the 461st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Caldwell was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caldwell's White Population

2,464 residents of Caldwell, or 56.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caldwell is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Caldwell ranks 970th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 52.2% to 56.1%.

Caldwell is more White than neighboring Beaver Creek (51.6% White), Tunis (37.1% White), and Lyons (26.7% White). Caldwell is less White than neighboring Cade Lakes (84.8% White), and Deanville (100% White).

Caldwell's Black Population

342 residents of Caldwell, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caldwell is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Caldwell ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Black residents' share of Caldwell's population has decreased from 12.7% to 7.8%.

Caldwell is more Black than neighboring Deanville (0% Black), and Beaver Creek (0.8% Black). Caldwell is less Black than neighboring Cade Lakes (15.2% Black), Tunis (62.9% Black), and Lyons (73.3% Black).

Caldwell's Asian Population

0 residents of Caldwell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caldwell is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Caldwell ranks 685th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Caldwell's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Caldwell's Hispanic Population

1,279 residents of Caldwell, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caldwell is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Caldwell ranks 894th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Caldwell's population has decreased from 31.4% to 29.1%.

Caldwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Cade Lakes (0% Hispanic), Deanville (0% Hispanic), Tunis (0% Hispanic), and Lyons (0% Hispanic). Caldwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaver Creek (47.3% Hispanic).

Caldwell's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Caldwell, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caldwell is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Caldwell ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Caldwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cade Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Deanville (0% Native American/Other), Beaver Creek (0% Native American/Other), Tunis (0% Native American/Other), and Lyons (0% Native American/Other).

Caldwell's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Caldwell, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caldwell is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Caldwell ranks 1044th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 164.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.4%.

Caldwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Cade Lakes (0% Multiracial), Deanville (0% Multiracial), Beaver Creek (0.3% Multiracial), Tunis (0% Multiracial), and Lyons (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.