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Caldwell, TX
City in Burleson County, Texas.
Population
4,394
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,027
ZIP codes
0
Caldwell and its ZIP codes
Caldwell at a glance
- Caldwell is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,266 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (22% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Caldwell, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caldwell, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,266
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,072), German Americans (767), Irish Americans (221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burleson County. PPP loans are for Caldwell.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,882
5,127 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $8,824 per person
How people get to work
Caldwell, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caldwell, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
238
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
82
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 35°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caldwell, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Caldwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.1 |
| TunisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| SnookCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MilanoCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| SomervilleCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lake BryanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| LexingtonTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PraeselCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| RockdaleCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| BryanCity | 23 mi | 55.3 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caldwell, TX in?
- Caldwell is in Burleson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Caldwell, TX?
- About 4,394 people live in Caldwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caldwell?
- Nearby places include Cade Lakes (5 mi), Deanville (8 mi), Beaver Creek (9.8 mi), Tunis (10 mi), Lyons (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023