Caldwell County's estimated 2025 population is 12,437 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Caldwell County is the 89th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,010 and has seen a growth of -4.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Caldwell County includes 91% White, 4.96% 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 | 11,494 | 91% |
| Black or African American | 627 | 4.96% |
| Two or more races | 296 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 212 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
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Caldwell County's average per capita income is $46,177. Household income levels show a median of $57,618. The poverty rate stands at 13.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,762 | - |
| Families | $76,230 | $88,388 |
| Households | $57,618 | $74,415 |
| Non Families | $29,304 | $42,538 |
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