Population 8,514 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Caldwell
Household size in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.74 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Caldwell is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 3.11 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.0, Caldwell is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only ten are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Caldwell: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 9.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Caldwell
Renters in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Caldwell is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Caldwell: 16.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Caldwell run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $574 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $553 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $525 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $586 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$12 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Caldwell costs $586 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $12 a month from 2006–10, a 2% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other Ohio city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Caldwell
Bachelor's degrees in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Caldwell have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Caldwell never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Caldwell
| Period | Caldwell | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Caldwell has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Caldwell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 2.38 | 50.0 | 4.6% | 19.9% | 16.8% | 1972 | $586 | 14.7% | 82.8% | 1.2% |
| Sharon | 3.23 | 36.7 | 6.6% | 20.2% | 5.0% | 1977 | $794 | 20.1% | 95.4% | 2.1% |
| Hoskinsville | 3.45 | 26.3 | 6.5% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 1978 | $836 | 23.0% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| South Olive | 2.06 | 64.0 | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 1975 | $758 | 10.7% | 87.4% | 0.0% |
| Belle Valley | 3.09 | 58.2 | 9.0% | 24.0% | 1.9% | 1973 | $669 | 15.0% | 92.2% | 2.4% |
| Sarahsville | 2.84 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 19.4% | 1984 | $931 | 20.7% | 89.3% | 2.4% |
| Fulda | 2.37 | 62.8 | 3.8% | 11.0% | 31.3% | 1985 | $758 | 6.1% | 81.3% | 0.8% |
| Hiramsburg | 3.45 | 26.3 | 6.5% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 1978 | $836 | 23.0% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Dexter City | 2.44 | 62.9 | 3.4% | 14.9% | 10.5% | 1981 | $765 | 9.5% | 92.5% | 1.0% |
| Ava | 2.77 | 54.0 | 6.9% | 13.4% | 8.6% | 1975 | $735 | 12.0% | 91.1% | 3.6% |
| Reinersville | 2.54 | 43.5 | 8.5% | 16.9% | 15.2% | 1985 | $740 | 18.0% | 93.8% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Caldwell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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