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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Caldwell County

Missouri · 8,969 residents · 426.393 sq mi
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Caldwell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,240. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,969
+7%since 1990
from 8,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Caldwell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,240
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,448 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,343
+62%since 1990
from $9,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.0
+53%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(8,341)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(8,786)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.5%(226)
3
+35%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 32.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Missouri?

Caldwell County, Missouri has about 8,969 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Caldwell County, Missouri earns about $31,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caldwell County, Missouri expensive?

In Caldwell County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Missouri?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Caldwell County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caldwell County, Missouri?

About 11.9% of people in Caldwell County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caldwell County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Caldwell County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 589 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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