Caldwell County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Caldwell County, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Caldwell County, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Caldwell County, Missouri. The estimated population of Caldwell County, Missouri is 8,856 people, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look at the total population in Caldwell County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,856
 -2.17% -2.10%
2020
9,052
+0.14%
-
2019
9,039
 -0.11% -
2018
9,049
+0.03%
-
2017
9,046
 - -

Population of Caldwell County, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.7%
94.8%
 -1.16%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.1%
 +23.81%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.8%
 +38.89%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Caldwell County, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -1.63% 39.8 -2.45% 43.8 0%
2020 42.9 +1.42% 40.8 +1.49% 43.8 +0.69%
2019 42.3 -0.7% 40.2 -1.23% 43.5 -0.91%
2018 42.6 -0.7% 40.7 -1.45% 43.9 +0.23%
2017 42.9 - 41.3 - 43.8 -

The median age of Caldwell County, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 653 -15.59% 549 -9.77% 554 496
10 to 19 580 +24.29% 600 -3.36% 733 577
20 to 29 475 +8.48% 411 +9.25% 516 447
30 to 39 495 -4.47% 487 -1.72% 470 477
40 to 49 552 -8.66% 542 -8.95% 505 495
50 to 59 644 -1% 666 -8.02% 636 613
60 to 69 631 -13.08% 561 +6.06% 548 594
70+ 542 +3.35% 658 -2.78% 559 636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Caldwell County, Missouri is $54,321.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Caldwell County.

  • Under 25
    $32,813.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,757.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,276.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,608.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Caldwell County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Caldwell County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Caldwell County, Missouri is currently $65,191.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.65% of households in Caldwell County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Caldwell County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Caldwell County is $25,597.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Caldwell County by the total population of Caldwell County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Caldwell County, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Caldwell County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Caldwell County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Caldwell County over the age of 16 is 7,001.

Of those people, a total of 54.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Caldwell County is 52.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 505 27.70% 2.10%
20 to 24 years 489 71.00% 15.30%
25 to 29 years 474 82.10% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 414 81.40% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 997 79.50% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 1,110 79.50% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 675 59.90% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 595 49.90% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 1,002 19.80% 2.00%
75 years and over 740 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Caldwell County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,679 55.10% 3.80%
Black or African American 39 15.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 27 37.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 181 43.60% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 164 62.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,619 55.00% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Caldwell County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Caldwell County is 3,675, with median earnings of $33,884.00.

Women in Caldwell County, Missouri earning approximately 68.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,675 $33,884.00
Male 2,039 $40,934.00
Female 1,636 $27,865.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 292 $53,864.00
Business and Financial 103 $38,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $68,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $49,375.00
Community and Social Service 34 $34,500.00
Legal 3 $31,250.00
Educational and Library 216 $33,977.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $14,821.00
Healthcare Practitioners 229 $40,313.00
Healthcare Support 169 $22,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $50,357.00
Law Enforcement 107 $33,558.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $5,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $31,786.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $18,333.00
Sales 373 $26,146.00
Office and Administrative Support 387 $31,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $12,143.00
Construction and Extraction 309 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $51,528.00
Production 407 $42,868.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $45,536.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 192 $57,115.00 100 $42,500.00
Business and Financial 45 $26,950.00 58 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $68,125.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $32,813.00 16 $45,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $31,250.00
Educational and Library 31 $51,719.00 185 $32,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 23 $14,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $49,167.00 205 $34,875.00
Healthcare Support 5 $7,917.00 164 $22,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 10 $50,714.00
Law Enforcement 80 $27,500.00 27 $38,015.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $2,499.00 89 $6,528.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $37,950.00 13 $9,375.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $45,938.00 83 $12,102.00
Sales 224 $28,462.00 149 $20,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 76 $41,250.00 311 $31,494.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $16,667.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 274 $39,625.00 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 194 $51,111.00 3 $0.00
Production 334 $49,167.00 73 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $47,083.00 10 $31,667.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,396 households in Caldwell County, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,243 families in Caldwell County with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,766 205 272 1,153
Average Household Size 3.18 3.53 3.61 1.19
Total Families 1,766 205 272 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.79 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 2,243 families in Caldwell County, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Caldwell County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,284 housing units in Caldwell County, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,396 79.27%
Vacant 888 20.73%

15.43% of the total 4,284 housing units in Caldwell County are rental units. This is approximately 661 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,643 are occupied by the owner - or 61.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Caldwell County is $673.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Caldwell County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    92
  • Less than $500
    203
  • $500 to $999
    409
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    33
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    1

Property Value

The median value of a property in Caldwell County is $114,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Caldwell County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    436
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    709
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    437
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    334
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    458
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Caldwell County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Caldwell County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,052
  • 1940 to 1949
    320
  • 1950 to 1959
    361
  • 1960 to 1969
    339
  • 1970 to 1979
    711
  • 1980 to 1989
    258
  • 1990 to 1999
    555
  • 2000 to 2009
    549
  • 2010 to 2013
    114
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Caldwell County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    254
  • 1 vehicle available
    862
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,216
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,064

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Caldwell County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Caldwell County that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Caldwell County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    183
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    333
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    243
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    384
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    370
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    116
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    456
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    108
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    229
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    447
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    478
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Caldwell County, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Caldwell County, Missouri

We have data for 15 places in Caldwell County, Missouri. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.