U.S. County · Profile

Caldwell County

12.6KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Caldwell County has a population of 12,551 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Caldwell County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.4%11,346
Black or African American6.0%753
Two or More Races2.2%276
Hispanic or Latino2.2%276
Some Other Race1.4%176
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Caldwell County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,488
29.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,255
18.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.2%
40.9% above national average
Median Age
42.4 years

Income & Poverty

$52,488Median Household Income
$31,255Per Capita Income
16.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,488$71,682
Families$61,280$81,935
Married-couple Families$61,280$68,634
Nonfamily Households$30,428$32,862

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Caldwell County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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