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Caldwell

New Jersey · 7,822 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Caldwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $496,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% 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
7,822
+9%since 2009
from 7,202 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
6,640 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 6,114 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2009
from 38.9 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K200920202024Caldwell
20249K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,354
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $79,711 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,693
+7%since 2009
from $42,602 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $473,500 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,298
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,198 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+9%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(6,029)
Black2.1%(150)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(730)
Asian3.7%(269)
Other0.3%(24)
Diversity Score35.9%(2,585)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(6,306)
Black3%(233)
Hispanic / Latino10%(786)
Asian4.7%(366)
Other0.5%(42)
Diversity Score40.2%(3,144)
Diversity Score
40
+12%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, New Jersey?

Caldwell, New Jersey has about 7,822 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell, New Jersey earns about $76,354 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 $496,300, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 49.4% 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 2.1% of people in Caldwell, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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