Caldwell County, KY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,651 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 36.4 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.15% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,187 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Caldwell County declined by 1.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,631 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Caldwell County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,073 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Caldwell County is about 8% lower than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $723 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Caldwell County is about 51.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $723 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Caldwell County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,365 | $5,361 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,273 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 354 | 832 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kentucky:
Calloway County (13.4 min), McCracken County (14.0 min), Clinton County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Owen County (37.1 min), Menifee County (36.6 min), Bracken County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Caldwell County is about the same as in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Caldwell County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kentucky:
Fayette County (0.4), Oldham County (0.4), Campbell County (0.3).
Lowest:
Leslie County (0.1), Lee County (0.1), Elliott County (0.1).
Health
Caldwell County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Caldwell County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.5% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kentucky:
Oldham County (0.8), Boone County (0.8), Scott County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.7), Bell County (0.7), McCreary County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Caldwell County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The population of Caldwell County, Kentucky is 12,651, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The population density of Caldwell County, Kentucky is 36.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The median household income in Caldwell County, Kentucky is $58,073, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The median home price in Caldwell County, Kentucky is $450,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Kentucky is 2.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.