Caldwell County Summary

Life in Caldwell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Caldwell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Caldwell County:

  • The population in Caldwell County is 12,635.

  • The median home value in Caldwell County is $116,330.

  • The median income in Caldwell County is $52,488.

  • The median rent in Caldwell County is $706.

  • The unemployment rate in Caldwell County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Caldwell County is 16.2%.

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 74.5° and there are 118.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

Princeton, KY Population 6,248

Dawson Springs, KY Population 2,026

Fredonia, KY Population 475

Map Of Caldwell County

Caldwell County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 74.5°.

  • There are 83.17 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.0 inches of rain each year with 3.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:10 hours of sun each day in Caldwell County.

StatCaldwell County
Mean High74.5
Nice Days83.17
Rainfall118.0
Snowfall3.5
Sunny_hours5:10
74.5°
Average High
118.0
Inches of Rain

Caldwell County Photos

Railroad Avenue In Dawson Springs
Source: Public Domain
Caldwell County Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Agriculture Station
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Confederate Soldier Monument In Caldwell
Source: Wikipedia
Big Springs Cave
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Big Springs
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL

Caldwell County Demographics

Population over time in Caldwell County

The current population in Caldwell County is 12,635. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,641 -0.3%
2021 12,679 -0.2%
2020 12,702 -

Gender in Caldwell County

  • Caldwell County is 50.7% female with 6,406 female residents.

  • Caldwell County is 49.3% male with 6,229 male residents.

Female
50.7% (6,406)
Male
49.3% (6,229)
Gender Caldwell County KY USA
Female 50.7% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Caldwell County

Caldwell County is:

  • 89.5% White with 11,312 White residents.

  • 6.0% African American with 757 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 242 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 277 Hispanic residents.

White
89.5% (11,312)
African American
6.0% (757)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (47)
Two Or More
1.9% (242)
Hispanic
2.2% (277)

Table: Caldwell County By Race

Race Caldwell County KY USA
White 89.5% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 6.0% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Caldwell County, Kentucky

  • 7.7% of households in Caldwell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Caldwell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Caldwell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Caldwell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Caldwell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Caldwell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Caldwell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Caldwell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Caldwell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (978)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (539)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (1,697)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (1,086)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (1,522)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (2,449)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (1,653)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.8% (1,362)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (840)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (505)
Income Caldwell County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Caldwell County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (252)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,263)
High School / GED
43% (5,433)
Some College
20% (2,527)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,137)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,137)
Master's Degree
6% (758)
Professional Degree
1% (126)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Caldwell County KY USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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