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Caldwell

New Jersey · 9,375 residents (2025 est.) · 1.178 sq mi
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Caldwell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $575,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,003
+1%since 2023
from 8,898 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
7,643 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 7,553 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,375 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K200920202024Caldwell
20249K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,824
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,196 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,805
−3%since 2023
from $61,910 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$575,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $563,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,976
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,937 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+7%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(5,946)
Black4.7%(419)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,249)
Asian12.6%(1,120)
Other1.8%(164)
Diversity Score64.4%(5,732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(5,126)
Black4.7%(421)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(1,872)
Asian13.9%(1,251)
Other3.7%(333)
Diversity Score76.2%(6,862)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+1%since 2023
from 29.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
21.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, New Jersey?

Caldwell, New Jersey has about 9,003 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, New Jersey?

The typical household in Caldwell, New Jersey earns about $96,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, New Jersey expensive?

In Caldwell, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $575,400, and the typical rent is about $1,976 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 8.0% of people in Caldwell, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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