Caldwell, Texas

Not to be confused with Caldwell County, Texas.

Caldwell is a city in and the county seat of Burleson County, Texas, United States.^[4] The population was 3,993 at the 2020 census.^[5] It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

Caldwell, Texas
City
Downtown Caldwell
Nicknames:  The Kolache Capital of Texas The Big Grape
Motto:  "Preparing for the Future with Respect for the Past"
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Coordinates: 30°31′53″N 96°41′58″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Burleson
Area [1]
• Total	3.92 sq mi (10.16 km2)
• Land	3.90 sq mi (10.10 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation [2]	387 ft (118 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,993
• Density	1,121.86/sq mi (433.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	77836
Area code	979
FIPS code	48-11836[3]
GNIS feature ID	2409957[2]
Website	www.caldwelltx.gov

Geography

Caldwell is located northwest of the center of Burleson County. Texas State Highway 21 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Bryan and southwest 50 miles (80 km) to Bastrop. Texas State Highway 36 bypasses the center of the city to the northeast, leading northwest 16 miles (26 km) to Milano and southeast 32 miles (51 km) to Brenham.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Caldwell has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.2 km²), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km²), or 0.66%, is water.^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	301		—
1890	1,250		315.3%
1900	1,585		26.8%
1910	1,476		−6.9%
1920	1,689		14.4%
1930	1,724		2.1%
1940	2,165		25.6%
1950	2,109		−2.6%
1960	2,204		4.5%
1970	2,308		4.7%
1980	2,953		27.9%
1990	3,181		7.7%
2000	3,449		8.4%
2010	4,104		19.0%
2020	3,993		−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1850–1900[7] 1910[8] 1920[9] 1930[10] 1940[11] 1950[12] 1960[13] 1970[14] 1980[15] 1990[16] 2000[17] 2010[18]

Caldwell racial composition as of 2020^[19]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)^[a]

Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	2,086	52.24%
Black or African American (NH)	507	12.7%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	11	0.28%
Asian (NH)	25	0.63%
Some Other Race (NH)	6	0.15%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)	106	2.65%
Hispanic or Latino	1,252	31.35%
Total	3,993

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,993 people, 1,694 households, and 896 families residing in the city.

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 3,449 people, 1,322 households, and 938 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,021.4 inhabitants per square mile (394.4/km²). There were 1,485 housing units at an average density of 439.8 per square mile (169.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.24% White, 12.64% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 13.71% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.96% of the population.

There were 1,322 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,936, and the median income for a family was $37,658. Males had a median income of $25,745 versus $20,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,141. About 14.2% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Caldwell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[21]

Education

Caldwell is served by the Caldwell Independent School District.

Notable people

• Mel Deutsch, former Major League Baseball player
• Alfred Jackson, former NFL Football player
• Charlie Krueger, former NFL Football player

Photo gallery

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  Czech Museum in Caldwell
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  Burleson County courthouse
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  The First Baptist Church is located in a residential area at 501 West Mustang Street in Caldwell.
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  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell
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  Historic First Presbyterian Church at 600 West Buck Street in Caldwell was first organized in the early 1840s by the Reverend Hugh Wilson.
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  Downtown Caldwell