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Caldwell County

Kentucky · 12,984 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 $35,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
12,984
−1%since 2000
from 13,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,289
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,498
+20%since 2000
from $16,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(11,952)
Black5.1%(664)
Hispanic / Latino1%(129)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0.7%(91)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,186)
Diversity Score
17
+27%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

Caldwell County, Kentucky has about 12,984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell County, Kentucky earns about $35,289 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

About 14.0% 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 18.6% of people in Caldwell County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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