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Caldwell County

Kentucky · 12,649 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 $48,281. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
12,649
−3%since 2000
from 13,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,281
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,439
+99%since 2000
from $16,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(11,190)
Black5.2%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(198)
Asian0.4%(53)
Other0.2%(26)
Diversity Score18.1%(2,285)
Segregation Score48.8%(6,172)
Diversity Score
18
+36%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

Caldwell County, Kentucky has about 12,649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell County, Kentucky earns about $48,281 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

About 16.8% 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 17.9% 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 583 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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