Caldwell County
Economic indicators and construction activity in the Austin-Round Rock MSA.
Employment Trend
12-month unemployment trajectory
At 3.4%, unemployment is 0.0 points above the MSA average. Active construction projects may help drive local job creation. Caldwell accounts for 1.6% of the metro's labor force.
Construction Pipeline
Development activity in the county
Recent Projects
vs Austin MSA
Other Counties
Related Caldwell County Resources
Data from FRED · Texas TDLR
Updated: 4/6/2026
Caldwell County economy: frequently asked questions
How is Caldwell County's economy doing?
Caldwell County is part of the Austin–Round Rock–Georgetown metro, one of the fastest-growing regional economies in the United States. The unemployment, labor force, and construction figures above show how the county is performing and how it has trended over the past year.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County's current unemployment rate is shown above, along with its year-over-year change and trend. The figure comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Local Area Unemployment Statistics program and updates monthly.
How does Caldwell County compare to the rest of the Austin metro?
The comparison above shows Caldwell County's unemployment rate against the Austin MSA average and its share of the metro labor force. Suburban counties often post lower unemployment and faster labor-force growth than the metro as a whole.
Where does Caldwell County economic data come from?
Employment and labor-force data come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics via the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) service. Construction activity is drawn from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) project filings.