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Caldwell

Arkansas · 555 residents · 3.186 sq mi
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Caldwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,125. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,600. Households here earn about 43% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
+19%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2364216077929771990201020202024Caldwell
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,993
+30%since 2000
from $16,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(382)
Black15.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(431)
Black14.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(34)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.8%(248)
Diversity Score
45
+22%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Arkansas?

Caldwell, Arkansas has about 555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Arkansas earns about $56,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, Arkansas expensive?

In Caldwell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Arkansas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, Arkansas?

About 9.0% of people in Caldwell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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