Caldwell, KS Demographics

A map of Caldwell's Population by Race

Caldwell, Kansas has an estimated population of 976, a decrease from the 1,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caldwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Caldwell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Caldwell, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caldwell is ranked the 206th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Caldwell was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caldwell's White Population

850 residents of Caldwell, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caldwell is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Caldwell ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Caldwell's population has decreased from 89.0% to 87.1%.

Caldwell is more White than neighboring South Haven (81.5% White), and Milan (86.3% White). Caldwell is less White than neighboring Renfrow (100% White), Hunnewell (92.3% White), and Mayfield (95.1% White).

Caldwell's Black Population

0 residents of Caldwell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caldwell is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Caldwell ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Caldwell is less Black than neighboring South Haven (0.4% Black).

Caldwell's Asian Population

2 residents of Caldwell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caldwell is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Caldwell ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Caldwell is more Asian than neighboring Renfrow (0% Asian), Hunnewell (0% Asian), South Haven (0% Asian), Milan (0% Asian), and Mayfield (0% Asian).

Caldwell's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Caldwell, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caldwell is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Caldwell ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.8%.

Caldwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Renfrow (0% Hispanic), South Haven (2.2% Hispanic), Milan (0% Hispanic), and Mayfield (1% Hispanic).

Caldwell's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Caldwell, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caldwell is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Caldwell ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Caldwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Renfrow (0% Native American/Other), Milan (0% Native American/Other), and Mayfield (0% Native American/Other). Caldwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hunnewell (1.9% Native American/Other), and South Haven (1.4% Native American/Other).

Caldwell's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Caldwell, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caldwell is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Caldwell ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%.

Caldwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Renfrow (0% Multiracial), Hunnewell (0% Multiracial), and Mayfield (3.9% Multiracial). Caldwell is less Multiracial than neighboring South Haven (14.5% Multiracial), and Milan (13.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.