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Caldwell

Idaho · 59,996 residents · 23.515 sq mi
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Caldwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,069. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 34,029 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,300. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,996
+131%since 2000
from 25,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,551 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 1,104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+8%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K28K42K57K71K1990201020202024Caldwell
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,069
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,302
+49%since 2000
from $13,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(17,746)
Black0.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(7,307)
Asian0.8%(205)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(13,844)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(33,711)
Black0.8%(461)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(22,005)
Asian0.9%(510)
Other4%(2,429)
Diversity Score66.8%(40,080)
Diversity Score
67
+25%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Idaho?

Caldwell, Idaho has about 59,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Idaho?

The typical household in Caldwell, Idaho earns about $55,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, Idaho expensive?

In Caldwell, Idaho, the median home is worth about $188,300, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Idaho?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, Idaho?

About 13.7% of people in Caldwell, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,596 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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