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Caldwell

New Jersey · 9,027 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Caldwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $464,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,027
+13%since 2019
from 7,969 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
7,663 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 6,765 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−7%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K200920202024Caldwell
20249K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,102
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,806 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,432
−3%since 2019
from $52,081 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $466,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,641
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,512 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
51.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−8%since 2019
from 4.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,283)
Black3.6%(286)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(833)
Asian5.6%(449)
Other1.5%(118)
Diversity Score45.3%(3,614)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(6,471)
Black4.6%(419)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(1,313)
Asian6%(545)
Other1.8%(164)
Diversity Score55.6%(5,019)
Diversity Score
56
+23%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+1%since 2019
from 27.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Female
50.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Foreign born
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, New Jersey?

Caldwell, New Jersey has about 9,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell, New Jersey earns about $105,102 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 $464,300, and the typical rent is about $1,641 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, New Jersey?

About 57.5% 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 6.4% 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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