Caldwell is a city located in Canyon County Idaho. Caldwell has a 2024 population of 70,901. It is also the county seat of Canyon County. Caldwell is currently growing at a rate of 3.75% annually and its population has increased by 16.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,641 in 2020.
The average household income in Caldwell is $75,780 with a poverty rate of 13.33%. The median age in Caldwell is 30.8 years: 29.7 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caldwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,435 | 63.71% |
| Other race | 11,927 | 18.79% |
| Two or more races | 9,335 | 14.71% |
| Asian | 748 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 596 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 186 | 0.29% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,696 | 2.99 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 10,407 | 3.76 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 6,160 | 1.26 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 2,825 | 3.64 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 1,304 | 3.56 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,118 | 8.4% |
| Associates Degree | 3,456 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,901 | 13.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,698 | 4.57% |
| High School Graduate | 12,346 | 33.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,017 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 8,591 | 23.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,064 | 21,423 | 5,402 |
| Hispanic | 11,888 | 7,471 | 634 |
| Other Race | 6,664 | 3,959 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 4,383 | 3,296 | 455 |
| Asian | 453 | 419 | 247 |
| Native American | 369 | 313 | 58 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 21 |
| Islander | 58 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,741 | $60,361 | $41,140 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,463 | $80,896 | $46,429 |
| High School Graduate | $36,498 | $41,745 | $30,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,200 | $40,076 | $26,448 |
| Overall | $39,261 | $46,062 | $32,277 |
| Some College | $39,711 | $46,926 | $32,888 |
$39,261
Average Earnings
$46,062
Average Male
$32,277
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.34% of Caldwell residents speak only English, while 27.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,706 | 4,066 | 12.06% |
| Hispanic | 23,969 | 3,583 | 14.95% |
| Other | 11,880 | 1,780 | 14.98% |
| Multiple | 9,249 | 1,381 | 14.93% |
| Native | 592 | 209 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 725 | 169 | 23.31% |
| Black | 140 | 29 | 20.71% |
13.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caldwell is Native, with 35.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caldwell is White, with 12.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.49% |
| High School | 11.14% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.64% |
| Female Employed | 9.7% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,757 | $84,351 |
| Households | $66,663 | $75,780 |
| Married Families | $85,582 | $93,532 |
| Non Families | $35,237 | $48,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,437
Number of Veterans
3,304
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,235 |
| First Gulf War | 994 |
| Vietnam | 849 |
| Korea | 79 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,054 |
| 55 to 64 | 849 |
| 75+ | 546 |
| 65 to 74 | 506 |
| 18 to 34 | 482 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,950 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 2.16% |
| Other Race | 263 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 41 | 6.8% |
| Native American | 36 | 9.07% |
| Black | 3 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.51%
Born in Caldwell
87.33%
Native Born
12.67%
Foreign Born
7.68%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
87.33% of Caldwell residents were born in the United States, with 43.51% having been born in Idaho. 7.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 83,726 | 2,565 | 3.16% |
| 2028 | 81,161 | 2,565 | 3.26% |
| 2027 | 78,596 | 2,565 | 3.37% |
| 2026 | 76,031 | 2,565 | 3.49% |
| 2025 | 73,466 | 2,565 | 3.62% |
| 2024 | 70,901 | 2,565 | 3.75% |
| 2023 | 68,336 | 2,469 | 3.75% |
| 2022 | 65,867 | 2,016 | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 63,851 | 3,210 | 5.29% |
| 2020 | 60,641 | 2,006 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 58,635 | 2,084 | 3.69% |
| 2018 | 56,551 | 1,768 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 54,783 | 1,626 | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 53,157 | 1,586 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 51,571 | 1,419 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 50,152 | 1,164 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 48,988 | 1,262 | 2.64% |
| 2012 | 47,726 | 440 | 0.93% |
| 2011 | 47,286 | 741 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 46,545 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,967 | 7,567 | 41.12% |
| 1990 | 18,400 | 701 | 3.96% |
| 1980 | 17,699 | 3,480 | 24.47% |
| 1970 | 14,219 | 1,989 | 16.26% |
| 1960 | 12,230 | 1,743 | 16.62% |
| 1950 | 10,487 | 3,215 | 44.21% |
| 1940 | 7,272 | 2,298 | 46.2% |
| 1930 | 4,974 | -132 | -2.59% |
| 1920 | 5,106 | 1,563 | 44.12% |
| 1910 | 3,543 | -80,183 | -95.77% |