Caldwell County's estimated 2026 population is 12,630 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Caldwell County is the 87th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,010 and has seen a growth of -2.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 9,723 adults, (2,704 of whom are seniors) in Caldwell County.
Female: 6,399 (50.7%)
Male: 6,219 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Caldwell County includes 89.76% White, 5.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,326 | 89.76% |
| Black or African American | 755 | 5.98% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 210 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
Caldwell County's average per capita income is $46,033. Household income levels show a median of $59,583. The poverty rate stands at 15.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,212 | - |
| Families | $72,071 | $84,642 |
| Households | $59,583 | $73,080 |
| Non Families | $34,277 | $45,921 |
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