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Caldwell County Overview

$28,742
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,740
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,779
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
46,141
TOTAL POPULATION
23,228
MALE POPULATION
22,913
FEMALE POPULATION
101.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
21,084
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Caldwell County Area Codes

Income in Caldwell County

Income Overview in Caldwell County

Per Capita Income in Caldwell County is $28,742, while median incomes of families and households are $76,740 and $66,779 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income46,141$28,742
Median Family Income10,595$76,740
Mean Family Income10,595$93,450
Median Household Income15,087$66,779
Mean Household Income15,087$83,491
Income Deficit10,595$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)46,14136.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)46,14163.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index46,1410.41

Earnings by Sex in Caldwell County

Average Earnings in Caldwell County are $36,682, $44,407 for men and $28,120 for women, a difference of 36.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Caldwell County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,530 (55.2%)$44,407
Female10,164 (44.8%)$28,120
Total22,694 (100.0%)$36,682

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caldwell County

The most common earnings brackets in Caldwell County are $100,000+ for men (1,548 | 12.3%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (1,023 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caldwell County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less567 (4.5%)668 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999239 (1.9%)329 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499458 (3.7%)421 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999107 (0.9%)280 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499319 (2.5%)550 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999168 (1.3%)226 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499136 (1.1%)729 (7.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999180 (1.4%)365 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499226 (1.8%)638 (6.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999520 (4.2%)424 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,054 (8.4%)864 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999578 (4.6%)688 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999971 (7.7%)1,023 (10.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999836 (6.7%)265 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,004 (8.0%)510 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999576 (4.6%)328 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999888 (7.1%)475 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999899 (7.2%)498 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,256 (10.0%)515 (5.1%)
$100,000+1,548 (12.3%)368 (3.6%)
Total12,530 (100.0%)10,164 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County

Average earnings in Caldwell County are $47,088 for men and $33,216 for women, a difference of 29.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,688, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,367. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,708, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,367$18,125
High School Diploma$45,372$28,662
College or Associate's Degree$54,159$38,297
Bachelor's Degree$68,021$54,167
Graduate Degree$69,688$67,708
Total$47,088$33,216

Family Income in Caldwell County

Family Income Brackets in Caldwell County

According to the Caldwell County family income data, there are 2,267 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 170 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Caldwell County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002222.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991701.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992652.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,10210.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,07010.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,26721.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,99218.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,83317.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997637.2%
$200,000+9118.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caldwell County

7+ person families (480 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Caldwell County with $143,542 per family, while 2-person families (4,761 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $32,045 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caldwell County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,761 (44.9%)$64,090
3-Person Families2,098 (19.8%)$89,175
4-Person Families1,684 (15.9%)$96,011
5-Person Families1,052 (9.9%)$83,276
6-Person Families520 (4.9%)$99,342
7+ Person Families480 (4.5%)$143,542
Total10,595 (100.0%)$76,740

Family Income by Number of Earners in Caldwell County

The median family income in Caldwell County is $76,740, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,271) having the highest median family income of $114,375, while families with no earners (1,356) have the lowest median family income of $44,938, accounting for 12.0% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Caldwell County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,356 (12.8%)$44,938
1 Earner3,724 (35.1%)$58,452
2 Earners4,244 (40.1%)$94,741
3+ Earners1,271 (12.0%)$114,375
Total10,595 (100.0%)$76,740

Household Income in Caldwell County

Household Income Brackets in Caldwell County

With 3,259 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Caldwell County, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 362 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Caldwell County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006494.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993622.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998455.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,75011.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,69011.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,25921.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992,32315.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,36915.7%
$150,000 to $199,9998455.6%
$200,000+9966.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Caldwell County

The median household income in Caldwell County is $66,779, with the highest median household income of $77,104 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,740 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,224, with 469 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Caldwell County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years469 (3.1%)$30,224
25 to 44 Years4,767 (31.6%)$74,237
45 to 64 Years5,740 (38.1%)$77,104
65+ Years4,111 (27.3%)$52,682
Total15,087 (100.0%)$66,779

Poverty in Caldwell County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caldwell County

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Caldwell County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 337 males (45.0%) and 49 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years382 (27.8%)217 (15.9%)
5 Years30 (8.9%)49 (27.1%)
6 to 11 Years216 (16.2%)291 (15.6%)
12 to 14 Years130 (12.1%)125 (14.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.5%)
16 and 17 Years337 (45.0%)116 (16.7%)
18 to 24 Years980 (36.4%)532 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Years156 (5.0%)292 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years247 (8.5%)318 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years205 (7.6%)181 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years281 (9.8%)267 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years245 (12.4%)174 (8.3%)
75 Years and over49 (5.0%)316 (20.1%)
Total3,258 (14.6%)2,886 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Caldwell County

According to the poverty statistics in Caldwell County, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years993 (72.2%)1,149 (84.1%)
5 Years306 (91.1%)132 (72.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,121 (83.8%)1,570 (84.4%)
12 to 14 Years946 (87.9%)757 (85.8%)
15 Years233 (100.0%)171 (95.5%)
16 and 17 Years412 (55.0%)580 (83.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,713 (63.6%)1,561 (74.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,966 (95.0%)2,208 (88.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,657 (91.5%)2,291 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,499 (92.4%)2,486 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,586 (90.2%)2,514 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,731 (87.6%)1,923 (91.7%)
75 Years and over941 (95.1%)1,254 (79.9%)
Total19,104 (85.4%)18,596 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Caldwell County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Caldwell County show that 4.5% or 360 of the total 7,907 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.0%, comprising of 118 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.4%, which includes 57 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Caldwell County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,091 (98.6%)57 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,718 (93.9%)176 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children620 (84.0%)118 (16.0%)
5 or more Children118 (92.9%)9 (7.1%)
Total7,547 (95.5%)360 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caldwell County

According to the poverty data in Caldwell County, 1.4% or 9 single-father households and 20.0% or 407 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (21.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 120 households (35.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caldwell County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)121 (14.6%)
1 or 2 Children2 (0.7%)160 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children7 (21.9%)120 (35.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (15.8%)
Total9 (1.4%)407 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Caldwell County

The poverty data for Caldwell County shows that 360 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 416 of the single-parent households (15.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 118 households (16.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 127 household (34.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Caldwell County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children57 (1.4%)121 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children176 (6.1%)162 (14.5%)
3 or 4 Children118 (16.0%)127 (34.2%)
5 or more Children9 (7.1%)6 (15.8%)
Total360 (4.5%)416 (15.5%)

Race in Caldwell County

The most populous races in Caldwell County are White / Caucasian (30,055 | 65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (25,412 | 55.1%), and Two or more Races (9,672 | 21.0%).
Race in Caldwell County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3190.7%
Black / African American2,1024.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.0%
Hispanic or Latino25,41255.1%
Native / Alaskan3260.7%
White / Caucasian30,05565.1%
Two or more Races9,67221.0%
Some other Race3,6517.9%
Total46,141100.0%

Ancestry in Caldwell County

The most populous ancestries reported in Caldwell County are Mexican (22,878 | 49.6%), German (4,748 | 10.3%), Irish (2,529 | 5.5%), American (2,259 | 4.9%), and English (2,191 | 4.8%), together accounting for 75.0% of all Caldwell County residents.
Ancestry in Caldwell County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African480.1%
Alsatian190.0%
American2,2594.9%
Arab780.2%
Australian230.1%
Austrian330.1%
Bhutanese770.2%
Blackfeet1860.4%
British1500.3%
Burmese90.0%
Cajun510.1%
Canadian250.1%
Central American3050.7%
Cherokee1170.3%
Choctaw10.0%
Colombian1170.3%
Comanche90.0%
Cuban460.1%
Czech2290.5%
Danish200.0%
Dutch2170.5%
Dutch West Indian220.1%
Eastern European700.2%
Egyptian330.1%
English2,1914.8%
European3290.7%
Finnish160.0%
French6381.4%
French Canadian380.1%
German4,74810.3%
Greek330.1%
Honduran1090.2%
Hungarian650.1%
Indian (Asian)1020.2%
Iranian90.0%
Irish2,5295.5%
Iroquois340.1%
Italian4290.9%
Jordanian290.1%
Korean1670.4%
Lithuanian210.1%
Malaysian340.1%
Mexican22,87849.6%
Mexican American Indian1090.2%
Native Hawaiian450.1%
Nicaraguan310.1%
Northern European210.1%
Norwegian1660.4%
Panamanian790.2%
Pennsylvania German540.1%
Pima150.0%
Polish4761.0%
Portuguese800.2%
Puerto Rican3820.8%
Russian390.1%
Salvadoran860.2%
Scandinavian1360.3%
Scotch-Irish8221.8%
Scottish7451.6%
Serbian410.1%
South American1170.3%
Spaniard2810.6%
Spanish870.2%
Subsaharan African550.1%
Swedish1990.4%
Swiss230.1%
Thai610.1%
Turkish60.0%
Ukrainian260.1%
Welsh970.2%
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Immigrants in Caldwell County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Caldwell County came from Latin America (4,823 | 10.4%), Central America (4,726 | 10.2%), Mexico (4,409 | 9.6%), Asia (258 | 0.6%), and Honduras (228 | 0.5%), together accounting for 31.3% of all Caldwell County residents.
Immigrants in Caldwell County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa700.2%
Asia2580.6%
Cameroon70.0%
Canada240.1%
Caribbean380.1%
Central America4,72610.2%
China360.1%
Colombia590.1%
Cuba340.1%
Dominican Republic40.0%
Eastern Africa300.1%
Eastern Asia360.1%
Eastern Europe340.1%
Egypt330.1%
El Salvador780.2%
England240.1%
Europe1920.4%
Germany700.2%
Honduras2280.5%
Hungary100.0%
India600.1%
Iran90.0%
Ireland250.1%
Jordan290.1%
Laos310.1%
Latin America4,82310.4%
Mexico4,4099.6%
Middle Africa70.0%
Netherlands390.1%
Nicaragua110.0%
Northern Africa330.1%
Northern Europe490.1%
Oceania200.0%
Philippines570.1%
Poland40.0%
Serbia50.0%
South America590.1%
South Central Asia690.2%
South Eastern Asia880.2%
Turkey360.1%
Uganda300.1%
Western Asia650.1%
Western Europe1090.2%
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Sex and Age in Caldwell County

Sex and Age in Caldwell County

The most populous age groups in Caldwell County are 15 to 19 Years (1,961 | 8.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,544 | 6.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,444 (6.2%)1,415 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,125 (4.8%)1,442 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,754 (7.5%)1,501 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,961 (8.4%)1,461 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,936 (8.3%)1,540 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,735 (7.5%)1,460 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,488 (6.4%)1,489 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,250 (5.4%)1,544 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years1,730 (7.4%)1,467 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,407 (6.1%)1,404 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years1,360 (5.9%)1,487 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,335 (5.8%)1,332 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,597 (6.9%)1,457 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,235 (5.3%)1,277 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years833 (3.6%)953 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years545 (2.4%)567 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years197 (0.9%)513 (2.2%)
85 Years and over296 (1.3%)604 (2.6%)
Total23,228 (100.0%)22,913 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Caldwell County

Median Family Size in Caldwell County

The median family size in Caldwell County is 3.37 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,040 | 19.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (648 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Caldwell County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,907 (74.6%)3.40
Single Male/Father648 (6.1%)2.80
Single Female/Mother2,040 (19.3%)3.44
Total Families10,595 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Caldwell County

The median household size in Caldwell County is 2.81 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,040 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (4,492 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Caldwell County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,907 (52.4%)3.46
Single Male/Father648 (4.3%)3.20
Single Female/Mother2,040 (13.5%)3.69
Non-family4,492 (29.8%)1.20
Total Households15,087 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Caldwell County

Out of a total of 15,087 households in Caldwell County, 10,595 (70.2%) are family households, while 4,492 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,448, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,657.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Caldwell County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,657 (24.2%)
2-Person Households4,448 (29.5%)760 (5.0%)
3-Person Households2,187 (14.5%)64 (0.4%)
4-Person Households1,702 (11.3%)11 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,144 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households614 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households500 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,595 (70.2%)4,492 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Caldwell County

Fertility by Age in Caldwell County

Average fertility rate in Caldwell County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years68 (11.2%)47.0
20 to 34 years518 (85.1%)115.0
35 to 50 years23 (3.8%)5.0
Total609 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Caldwell County

54.4% of women with births (609) in Caldwell County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Caldwell County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years308 (59.5%)210 (40.5%)
35 to 50 years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (54.3%)278 (45.7%)

Fertility by Education in Caldwell County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Caldwell County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School129 (21.2%)49.0
High School Diploma320 (52.5%)75.0
College or Associate's Degree67 (11.0%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree93 (15.3%)92.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total609 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Caldwell County

45.7% of women with births in Caldwell County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 67.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 68.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Caldwell County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School41 (31.8%)88 (68.2%)
High School Diploma206 (64.4%)114 (35.6%)
College or Associate's Degree21 (31.3%)46 (68.7%)
Bachelor's Degree63 (67.7%)30 (32.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (54.3%)278 (45.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Caldwell County

Employment by Class of Employer in Caldwell County

Among the 20,060 employed individuals in Caldwell County, private company employees (13,165 | 65.6%), local government employees (2,119 | 10.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,832 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Caldwell County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13,16565.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4542.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,8329.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations9004.5%
Local Government Employees2,11910.6%
State Government Employees1,1986.0%
Federal Government Employees3461.7%
Unpaid Family Workers460.2%
Total20,060100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Caldwell County

According to the labor force statistics for Caldwell County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,990), 57.0% or 21,084 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 506 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 80.2% or 2,388 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 91 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years850 (28.8%)40 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,933 (55.6%)17 (0.9%)
25 to 29 Years2,355 (73.7%)87 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,388 (80.2%)17 (0.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,212 (70.3%)114 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years4,408 (77.9%)115 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,022 (75.8%)12 (0.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,521 (49.8%)15 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,173 (27.3%)91 (7.8%)
75 Years and over215 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,084 (57.0%)506 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County

According to labor force statistics for Caldwell County, 71.8% of individuals (16,903) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,542) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 355 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 3,165 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 135 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,073 (65.4%)207 (4.4%)
High School Diploma6,361 (70.8%)162 (1.8%)
College / Associate Degree4,305 (71.7%)120 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,165 (82.1%)31 (0.8%)
Total16,903 (71.8%)494 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Caldwell County are Management (2,069 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (1,692 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (1,030 | 5.0%), Education Instruction & Library (956 | 4.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (675 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Caldwell County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Caldwell County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (97.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,411 (68.2%)658 (31.8%)
Business & Financial443 (43.0%)587 (57.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science451 (76.3%)140 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics245 (73.8%)87 (26.2%)
Architecture & Engineering173 (85.6%)29 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science33 (57.9%)24 (42.1%)
Community & Social Service 402 (23.8%)1,290 (76.2%)
Education, Arts & Media42 (14.7%)244 (85.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library238 (24.9%)718 (75.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment122 (37.3%)205 (62.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating44 (6.5%)631 (93.5%)
Health Technologists7 (2.7%)256 (97.3%)
Total (Category)2,751 (45.4%)3,306 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Caldwell County are Cleaning & Maintenance (1,244 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,139 | 5.5%), Security & Protection (998 | 4.9%), Law Enforcement (556 | 2.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (442 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Caldwell County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Caldwell County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (97.5%), Security & Protection (93.4%), and Law Enforcement (90.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.1%), Personal Care & Service (82.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support46 (12.9%)310 (87.1%)
Security & Protection932 (93.4%)66 (6.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention431 (97.5%)11 (2.5%)
Law Enforcement501 (90.1%)55 (9.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving383 (33.6%)756 (66.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance600 (48.2%)644 (51.8%)
Personal Care & Service52 (17.7%)241 (82.3%)
Total (Category)2,013 (49.9%)2,017 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Caldwell County are Office & Administration (2,510 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (1,609 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Caldwell County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related443 (27.5%)1,166 (72.5%)
Office & Administration706 (28.1%)1,804 (71.9%)
Total (Category)1,149 (27.9%)2,970 (72.1%)
Total (Overall)11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Caldwell County are Construction & Extraction (2,665 | 13.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (732 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (156 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Caldwell County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry145 (92.9%)11 (7.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,617 (98.2%)48 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair724 (98.9%)8 (1.1%)
Total (Category)3,486 (98.1%)67 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Caldwell County are Production (1,084 | 5.3%), Transportation (880 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (840 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Caldwell County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Caldwell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production761 (70.2%)323 (29.8%)
Transportation607 (69.0%)273 (31.0%)
Material Moving640 (76.2%)200 (23.8%)
Total (Category)2,008 (71.6%)796 (28.4%)
Total (Overall)11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Caldwell County

Employment Industries in Caldwell County

The major employment industries in Caldwell County include Construction (3,182 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (2,403 | 11.7%), Educational Services (1,901 | 9.2%), Public Administration (1,839 | 8.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,832 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Caldwell County

Employment Industries by Sex in Caldwell County

The Caldwell County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (98.2%), Construction (93.1%), and Utilities (86.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.6%), and Finance & Insurance (83.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Caldwell County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting159 (74.0%)56 (26.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction502 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
Construction2,963 (93.1%)219 (6.9%)
Manufacturing963 (70.8%)398 (29.2%)
Wholesale Trade176 (67.9%)83 (32.1%)
Retail Trade1,106 (46.0%)1,297 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing723 (73.0%)268 (27.0%)
Utilities317 (86.6%)49 (13.4%)
Information119 (52.6%)107 (47.3%)
Finance & Insurance65 (16.5%)328 (83.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing164 (49.8%)165 (50.1%)
Professional & Scientific651 (58.8%)457 (41.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support504 (47.6%)554 (52.4%)
Educational Services617 (32.5%)1,284 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance190 (10.4%)1,642 (89.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation136 (44.3%)171 (55.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services534 (39.9%)804 (60.1%)
Public Administration927 (50.4%)912 (49.6%)
Total11,407 (55.5%)9,156 (44.5%)

Education in Caldwell County

School Enrollment in Caldwell County

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,364 students in Caldwell County are high school (2,913 | 28.1%), middle school (2,545 | 24.6%), and elementary school (2,027 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Caldwell County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3913.8%
Kindergarten5705.5%
Elementary School2,02719.6%
Middle School2,54524.6%
High School2,91328.1%
College / Undergraduate1,69916.4%
Graduate / Professional2192.1%
Total10,364100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caldwell County

Out of a total of 10,364 students who are enrolled in schools in Caldwell County, 684 (6.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,680 (93.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 96 (28.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 947 (97.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caldwell County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds240 (71.4%)96 (28.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,225 (93.6%)151 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,895 (94.9%)155 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,655 (92.6%)133 (7.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds699 (91.8%)62 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds947 (97.6%)23 (2.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds512 (95.5%)24 (4.5%)
35 Years and over512 (93.6%)35 (6.4%)
Total9,680 (93.4%)684 (6.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Caldwell County

Business (1,263 | 23.3%), education (925 | 17.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (566 | 10.4%), arts & humanities (409 | 7.5%), and liberal arts & history (352 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 5,431 individuals in Caldwell County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Caldwell County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2364.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural56610.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1452.7%
Psychology1372.5%
Social Sciences3195.9%
Engineering1683.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies781.4%
Science & Technology1853.4%
Business1,26323.3%
Education92517.0%
Literature & Languages2885.3%
Liberal Arts & History3526.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1582.9%
Communications2023.7%
Arts & Humanities4097.5%
Total5,431100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Caldwell County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caldwell County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Caldwell County are males with 2 vehicles (4,631, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,404, making up 53.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caldwell County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle153 (1.4%)138 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle1,478 (13.3%)1,894 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles4,631 (41.8%)3,404 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles2,963 (26.7%)1,775 (20.3%)
4 Vehicles1,323 (11.9%)1,064 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles535 (4.8%)454 (5.2%)
Total11,083 (100.0%)8,729 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Caldwell County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Caldwell County are 60 to 89 minutes (2,746 commuters, 14.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,492 commuters, 13.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (2,094 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Caldwell County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7454.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,94310.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,8039.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1,4858.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,7379.4%
25 to 29 Minutes7974.3%
30 to 34 Minutes2,49213.4%
35 to 39 Minutes6613.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0945.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2,09411.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,74614.8%
90 or more Minutes9605.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Caldwell County

The most common commute times in Caldwell County are 60 to 89 minutes (2,017 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,204 commuters, 14.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Caldwell County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes448 (4.3%)297 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes739 (7.1%)1,204 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes799 (7.7%)1,004 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes816 (7.9%)669 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes917 (8.9%)820 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes334 (3.2%)463 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,555 (15.0%)937 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes332 (3.2%)329 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes458 (4.4%)636 (7.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,237 (11.9%)857 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,017 (19.5%)729 (8.9%)
90 or more Minutes699 (6.8%)261 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caldwell County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Caldwell County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,885, 18.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,235, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caldwell County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM715 (6.9%)316 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,326 (12.8%)342 (4.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,030 (10.0%)406 (5.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,885 (18.2%)628 (7.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,019 (9.8%)1,011 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,127 (10.9%)1,235 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM665 (6.4%)1,196 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM596 (5.8%)943 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM101 (1.0%)298 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM303 (2.9%)462 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM162 (1.6%)350 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM102 (1.0%)172 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM449 (4.3%)440 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM871 (8.4%)407 (5.0%)
Total10,351 (100.0%)8,206 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Ownership in Caldwell County

Of the total 15,087 dwellings in Caldwell County, owner-occupied units account for 10,788 (71.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,299 (28.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Caldwell County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,78871.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,29928.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,087100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Household Size in Caldwell County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,65724.2%
2-Person Household5,20834.5%
3-Person Household2,25114.9%
4+ Person Household3,97126.3%
Total Housing Units15,087100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caldwell County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,108 (57.6%)1,549 (42.4%)
2-Person Household4,035 (77.5%)1,173 (22.5%)
3-Person Household1,874 (83.3%)377 (16.8%)
4+ Person Household2,771 (69.8%)1,200 (30.2%)
Total Housing Units10,788 (71.5%)4,299 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caldwell County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,615 (66.5%)815 (33.5%)
High School Diploma3,537 (68.4%)1,630 (31.6%)
College/Associate Degree3,082 (68.0%)1,452 (32.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,554 (86.4%)402 (13.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caldwell County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,54616.9%
35 to 44 Years2,69017.8%
45 to 54 Years2,66717.7%
55 to 64 Years3,07320.4%
65 to 74 Years2,50216.6%
75 to 84 Years1,2058.0%
85 Years and Over4042.7%
Total15,087100.0%

Housing Finances in Caldwell County

Median Income by Occupancy in Caldwell County

Median Income by Occupancy in Caldwell County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,788 (71.5%)$76,784
Renter-Occupied4,299 (28.5%)$45,263
Average15,087 (100.0%)$66,779

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caldwell County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caldwell County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00050 (0.5%)255 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999183 (1.7%)154 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999181 (1.7%)184 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999112 (1.0%)259 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999318 (2.9%)161 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,056 (9.8%)698 (16.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,076 (10.0%)620 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,179 (20.2%)1,076 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,071 (19.2%)254 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,789 (16.6%)576 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more1,773 (16.4%)62 (1.4%)
Total10,788 (100.0%)4,299 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caldwell County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caldwell County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300632 (5.9%)11 (0.3%)
$300 to $4991,667 (15.4%)207 (4.8%)
$500 to $7992,323 (21.5%)694 (16.1%)
$800 to $9991,318 (12.2%)543 (12.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,877 (17.4%)2,057 (47.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,656 (15.3%)278 (6.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499559 (5.2%)127 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999437 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more319 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,788 (100.0%)4,299 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Caldwell County

Housing Structures in Caldwell County

Housing Structures in Caldwell County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,02659.8%
Single Unit, Attached2631.7%
2 Unit Apartments4072.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5043.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3222.1%
10 or more Apartments5613.7%
Mobile Home / Other4,00426.5%
Total15,087100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caldwell County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caldwell County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,481 (82.9%)1,545 (17.1%)
Single Unit, Attached104 (39.5%)159 (60.5%)
2 Unit Apartments33 (8.1%)374 (91.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)504 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)322 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)561 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,170 (79.2%)834 (20.8%)
Total10,788 (71.5%)4,299 (28.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Caldwell County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Caldwell County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room148 (1.4%)60 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms703 (6.5%)930 (21.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,630 (42.9%)2,248 (52.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,720 (34.5%)761 (17.7%)
8 or more Rooms1,587 (14.7%)300 (7.0%)
Total10,788 (100.0%)4,299 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caldwell County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caldwell County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,833 (17.0%)435 (10.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,324 (12.3%)147 (3.4%)
Electricity7,493 (69.5%)3,645 (84.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)10 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels84 (0.8%)62 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used54 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,788 (100.0%)4,299 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Caldwell County

Household Vehicle Usage in Caldwell County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle154 (1.4%)524 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle2,450 (22.7%)1,794 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles3,901 (36.2%)1,581 (36.8%)
3 or more Vehicles4,283 (39.7%)400 (9.3%)
Total10,788 (100.0%)4,299 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Caldwell County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Caldwell County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,3575,431
Median Property Value$141,300$206,900
Median Household Income$61,482$1,216
Monthly Housing Costs$544$319
Real Estate Taxes$2,214$274

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000891 (16.6%)288 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,117 (20.8%)531 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,516 (47.0%)3,225 (59.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999620 (11.6%)1,182 (21.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999112 (2.1%)150 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99934 (0.6%)25 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more67 (1.3%)30 (0.5%)
Total5,357 (100.0%)5,431 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000108 (2.0%)90 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999469 (8.7%)125 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999853 (15.9%)142 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999664 (12.4%)203 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,149 (21.4%)412 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,016 (19.0%)1,030 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999541 (10.1%)1,055 (19.4%)
$150,000 or more557 (10.4%)1,248 (23.0%)
Total5,357 (100.0%)5,431 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Caldwell County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Caldwell County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,400 (44.8%)91,424 (1,683.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x971 (18.1%)2,200 (40.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x552 (10.3%)1,565 (28.8%)
4.0x or more1,434 (26.8%)591 (10.9%)
Total5,357 (100.0%)5,431 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caldwell County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800934 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499820 (15.3%)341 (6.3%)
$800 to $1,4993,184 (59.4%)615 (11.3%)
Total5,357 (100.0%)5,431 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Caldwell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caldwell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,011 (89.6%)350 (10.4%)
6 to 18 Years5,873 (78.3%)1,625 (21.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,704 (54.0%)2,304 (46.0%)
26 to 34 Years3,431 (68.7%)1,562 (31.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,439 (62.4%)2,074 (37.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,797 (70.7%)1,574 (29.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,489 (79.5%)1,159 (20.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,007 (98.4%)66 (1.6%)
75 Years and older2,498 (97.6%)62 (2.4%)
Total33,249 (75.5%)10,776 (24.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caldwell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caldwell County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,011 (89.6%)350 (10.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,873 (78.3%)1,625 (21.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,704 (54.0%)2,304 (46.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caldwell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caldwell County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,436 (78.6%)665 (21.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,351 (65.9%)2,763 (34.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,569 (71.3%)2,640 (28.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,572 (81.1%)1,301 (18.9%)
$100,000 and over12,541 (83.3%)2,507 (16.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caldwell County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,522 (45.3%)1,517 (45.1%)
6 to 18 Years3,172 (42.3%)2,765 (36.9%)
19 to 25 Years512 (10.2%)2,250 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years632 (12.7%)3,077 (61.6%)
35 to 44 Years360 (6.5%)3,209 (58.2%)
45 to 54 Years403 (7.5%)3,525 (65.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,136 (20.1%)3,731 (66.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,824 (93.9%)2,306 (56.6%)
75 Years and over2,435 (95.1%)1,567 (61.2%)
Total13,996 (31.8%)23,947 (54.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Caldwell County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Caldwell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years529 (14.1%)273 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,012 (17.3%)130 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,124 (13.3%)1,037 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years831 (42.0%)660 (31.5%)
75 Years and over608 (61.4%)870 (55.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Caldwell County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Caldwell County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years71 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years206 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years416 (4.9%)164 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years562 (28.4%)119 (5.7%)
75 Years and over420 (42.4%)311 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Caldwell County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (1.3%)136 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years467 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years182 (2.1%)196 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years267 (13.5%)196 (9.3%)
75 Years and over45 (4.5%)189 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Caldwell County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years364 (9.7%)168 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years350 (6.0%)127 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years401 (4.7%)375 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years193 (9.8%)145 (6.9%)
75 Years and over152 (15.3%)303 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Caldwell County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (1.3%)31 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.4%)13 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years690 (8.1%)562 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years479 (24.2%)547 (26.1%)
75 Years and over425 (42.9%)743 (47.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Caldwell County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (0.1%)45 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.4%)13 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years251 (3.0%)202 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years149 (7.5%)264 (12.6%)
75 Years and over123 (12.4%)297 (18.9%)

Technology Access in Caldwell County

Computing Device Access in Caldwell County

Computing Device Access in Caldwell County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,79064.9%
Smartphone13,21187.6%
Tablet7,22047.9%
No Computing Device1,2118.0%
Total15,087100.0%

Internet Access in Caldwell County

Internet Access in Caldwell County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6,98046.3%
Cellular Data Only4,23428.1%
Satellite Internet2,07613.8%
No Internet2,20014.6%
Total15,087100.0%

Caldwell County Summary

Caldwell County is located in Central Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Austin. It is bordered by Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Guadalupe counties. The county seat is Lockhart, and the population was 38,066 as of the 2010 census.

History

Caldwell County was established in 1848 and named after Mathew Caldwell, a Texas Ranger and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The county was originally part of Bastrop County, but was later divided into its own county. The first settlers in the area were German immigrants who arrived in the 1840s.

Geography

Caldwell County is located in the Hill Country region of Central Texas. It is mostly rural, with rolling hills and wooded areas. The county is drained by the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers. The highest point in the county is the summit of Pilot Knob, which is 1,093 feet above sea level.

Economy

Agriculture is the main economic activity in Caldwell County. The county is home to several large farms and ranches, and the main crops grown are cotton, corn, and hay. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, with cattle, sheep, and goats being the main livestock raised.
In addition to agriculture, Caldwell County also has a growing manufacturing sector. The county is home to several large factories, including a Dell computer plant and a Caterpillar plant. The county also has a growing tourism industry, with several wineries, golf courses, and other attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Caldwell County was 38,066. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.1% from other races.
The median household income in Caldwell County was $45,945, and the median family income was $54,945. The per capita income was $21,945. About 14.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Caldwell County is a rural county located in Central Texas. It has a rich history and a thriving agricultural and manufacturing economy. The population is diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The county has a median household income of $45,945 and a per capita income of $21,945.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Caldwell County?
Per Capita income in Caldwell County is $28,742.
What is the Median Family Income in Caldwell County?
Median Family Income in Caldwell County is $76,740.
What is the Median Household income in Caldwell County?
Median Household Income in Caldwell County is $66,779.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Caldwell County?
Income or Wage Gap in Caldwell County is 36.7%.
Women in Caldwell County earn 63.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Caldwell County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Caldwell County is 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Caldwell County?
Total Population of Caldwell County is 46,141.
What is the Total Male Population of Caldwell County?
Total Male Population of Caldwell County is 23,228.
What is the Total Female Population of Caldwell County?
Total Female Population of Caldwell County is 22,913.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Caldwell County?
There are 101.37 Males per 100 Females in Caldwell County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Caldwell County?
There are 98.64 Females per 100 Males in Caldwell County.
What is the Median Population Age in Caldwell County?
Median Population Age in Caldwell County is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Caldwell County
Average Family Size in Caldwell County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Caldwell County
Average Household Size in Caldwell County is 2.8 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Caldwell County?
There are 21,084 People in the Labor Forcein in Caldwell County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Caldwell County?
57.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Caldwell County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Caldwell County?
Unemployment Rate in Caldwell County is 2.4%.