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Caldwell County

Missouri · 8,815 residents · 426.393 sq mi
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Caldwell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,451. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $109,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
8,815
−2%since 2000
from 8,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Caldwell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,451
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,934
+63%since 2000
from $15,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(8,786)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(226)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(8,172)
Black0.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(151)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other2.3%(205)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,102)
Segregation Score6.7%(592)
Diversity Score
12
+397%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caldwell County, Missouri?

Caldwell County, Missouri has about 8,815 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caldwell County, Missouri earns about $51,451 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 $109,700, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Caldwell County, Missouri?

About 15.0% 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 15.5% 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 435 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
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