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Caldwell

Ohio · 1,691 residents · 0.889 sq mi
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Caldwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,413. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,691
−14%since 2000
from 1,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,902 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−7%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Caldwell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,413
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,107
+75%since 2000
from $14,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,937)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other2.5%(41)
Diversity Score10.5%(177)
Diversity Score
10
+643%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell, Ohio?

Caldwell, Ohio has about 1,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caldwell, Ohio?

The typical household in Caldwell, Ohio earns about $42,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell, Ohio expensive?

In Caldwell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell, Ohio?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell, Ohio?

About 14.6% of people in Caldwell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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