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Caldwell

Arkansas · 451 residents · 3.186 sq mi
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Caldwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,386. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−3%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+20%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2364216077929771990201020202024Caldwell
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,386
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,056
+31%since 2000
from $16,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing15.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(324)
Black20.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score51.5%(232)
Diversity Score
52
+41%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−7%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.7%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Arkansas?

Caldwell, Arkansas has about 451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Arkansas earns about $37,386 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 19.8% 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 153 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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