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The total population of Caldwell County is estimated to be 12,635 with 6,229 males (49.30%) and 6,406 females (50.70%). There are 177 more females than males in Caldwell County.
The median household income in Caldwell County was $52,186 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 2,523(4.61%) from $54,709 in 2020. This income is 69.95% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Caldwell County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $72,414. Overall, the median household income for the county of Caldwell County stands at $52,186.
In Caldwell County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $39,507 for males and $24,593 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $53,364 for males and $44,446 for females.
In Caldwell County, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $54,852.
In 2022, the population of Caldwell County was 12,570, a 0.59% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Caldwell County's population was 12,644, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 12,634 in 2020.
The median age in Caldwell County, KY is 43.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.69% were under the age of 15, 17.47% aged 15 to 29, 42.76% aged 30 to 64, 17.49% aged 65 to 84, and 3.58% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Caldwell County population: 91.88% are White, 6.50% are Black or African American and 1.62% are multiracial.