Caldwell County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,618 | — | #2,308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,583 | -20.7% | #2,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,500 | -58.0% | #2,701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | -34.0% | #2,358 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +20.2% | #1,967 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Caldwell County has a population of 12,618, making it the #2,308 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Caldwell County is $59,583, ranking #2,116 out of 3,222 counties — 20.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Caldwell County is $118,500 (-58.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $767/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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91.8% of residents in Caldwell County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Caldwell County, Kentucky
Caldwell County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,618, making it the 2,308th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caldwell County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Caldwell County is $59,583, which ranks #2,116 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Caldwell County is $118,500, 58.0% below the national median. Renters in Caldwell County pay a median gross rent of $767 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Caldwell County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Caldwell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Caldwell County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.