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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Caldwell County

Kentucky · 13,232 residents · 344.835 sq mi
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Caldwell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,232
+1%vs 2000
vs 13,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,997
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,686 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,658
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,264 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$229
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $348 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(12,231)
Black4.8%(623)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(80)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(1,735)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(12,389)
Black5.8%(773)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(20)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.4%(59)
Diversity Score15.3%(2,027)
15
+15%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

Caldwell County, Kentucky has about 13,232 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Caldwell County, Kentucky earns about $17,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell County, Kentucky expensive?

In Caldwell County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of people in Caldwell County, Kentucky 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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