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Carlsbad, TX
Census-designated place in Tom Green County, Texas.
Population
831
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
535
ZIP codes
0
Carlsbad and its ZIP codes
Carlsbad at a glance
- Carlsbad is about 4.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,469, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,600 (74% below Texas).
Local data for Carlsbad, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlsbad, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,469
Poverty rate
46.9%
Median home value
$74,600
Homeownership
91.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (132), Mexican Americans (86), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tom Green County. PPP loans are for Carlsbad.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,832
49,935 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$793M
FY 2026, $6,610 per person
How people get to work
Carlsbad, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked60.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlsbad, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,165
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
579
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 29°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlsbad, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Carlsbad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grape CreekCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 15.7 |
| San AngeloCity | 16 mi | 60.1 |
| Robert LeeCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Sterling CityCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| MertzonCity | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| MilesCity | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| BronteTown | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| ChristovalCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlsbad, TX in?
- Carlsbad is in Tom Green County, Texas.
- What is the population of Carlsbad, TX?
- About 831 people live in Carlsbad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlsbad?
- Nearby places include Grape Creek (5.5 mi), San Angelo (16 mi), Robert Lee (22 mi), Sterling City (26 mi), Mertzon (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023