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Caldwell County, Missouri
Caldwell County, Missouri. Caldwell County had 9,012 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 20 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 29025.
Caldwell County is one of the 14 counties of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,012
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,815 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,927
Median household income
$64,806
±$4,272 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$166,500
±$9,951 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$640
±$51 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Caldwell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,815 residents in Caldwell County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,012 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,927 over 426 square miles of land.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,927 | 6,191,814 | −112 |
| Households | 3,769±104 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.06 | 2.40 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 4,275±27 | 2,825,287 | −409 |
Caldwell County's population since 2000
From 8,969 in 2000 to 9,012 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County holds 20 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Hamilton Township, Caldwell County with 2,342 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hamilton Township, Caldwell County | 2,283 | $59,839 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1,690 | $65,213 |
| Grant Township, Caldwell County | 1,393 | $70,750 |
| Davis Township, Caldwell County | 1,083 | $55,729 |
| Kidder Township | 1,014 | $72,532 |
| Braymer | 737 | $49,250 |
| Rockford Township, Caldwell CountyGEOID 2902562624 | 611 | $105,506 |
| Kingston Township | 532 | $64,327 |
| Polo | 509 | $53,523 |
| Breckenridge Township | 436 | $32,292 |
| Lincoln Township, Caldwell County | 366 | $61,477 |
| Mirabile TownshipGEOID 2902548872 | 357 | $76,250 |
| Gomer TownshipGEOID 2902527784 | 313 | $92,955 |
| KingstonGEOID 2938846 | 290 | $45,625 |
| Kidder | 267 | $62,500 |
| New York Township | 266 | $69,750 |
| BreckenridgeGEOID 2908128 | 258 | $32,199 |
| Cowgill | 168 | $44,500 |
| Fairview Township, Caldwell CountyGEOID 2902523464 | 161 | $54,750 |
| Cameron | 8,513 | $61,791 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caldwell County?
The median resident of Caldwell County is 43.2 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±0.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 5.2% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0%±0.6 pts | 76.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±1.8 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caldwell County earn?
Half of Caldwell County's 3,769 households earn less than $64,806 a year (±$4,272), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $61,337 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,806±$4,272 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,219±$6,264 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,593±$2,232 | $39,695 | +$3,341 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | −5.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3%±4.2 pts | 15.8% | −13.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4%±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3%±2.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caldwell County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Caldwell County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 by its owner (±$9,951). The median renter pays $640 a month including utilities, and 14.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,500±$9,951 | $230,300 | +$31,985 |
| Median gross rent | $640±$51 | $1,033 | −$137 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.3%±4.5 pts | 36.6% | −18.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382±$78 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±2.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,275±27 | 2,825,287 | −409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4%±2.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.7%±2.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caldwell County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Caldwell County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caldwell County get to work?
78.0% of Caldwell County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±2.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±3.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±2.4 pts | 13.0% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min±2.0 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Caldwell County's census tracts?
Caldwell County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,969 (Tract 9501) to $73,472 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract 950129025950100 | 2,758±193 | $57,969 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0129025950201 | 3,025±233 | $73,472 |
| Tract 9502.0229025950202 | 3,144±194 | $65,952 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Caldwell County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th of 115 |
| Median household income | 34th of 115 |
| Median home value | 61st of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 97th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 115 |
| Median age | 34th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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