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Caldwell

Kansas · 1,068 residents · 1.081 sq mi
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Caldwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,438. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. Median home value is $51,600. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,068
−17%since 2000
from 1,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+3%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8139591K1K1K1990201020202024Caldwell
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,438
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,532
+24%since 2000
from $17,340 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,225)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,005)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.8%(51)
Diversity Score18.9%(202)
Diversity Score
19
+335%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Kansas?

Caldwell, Kansas has about 1,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Kansas?

The typical household in Caldwell, Kansas earns about $38,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, Kansas expensive?

In Caldwell, Kansas, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Kansas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, Kansas?

About 10.9% of people in Caldwell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 280 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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