Caldwell, NJ Demographics

A map of Caldwell's Population by Race

Caldwell, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,003, a less than 1% change from the 9,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 13.9% Asian, 4.7% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 45.9% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caldwell is ranked the 180th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caldwell's White Population

5,126 residents of Caldwell, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caldwell is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Caldwell ranks 401st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's White population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Caldwell's population has decreased from 71.7% to 56.9%.

Caldwell is more White than neighboring Singac (56.3% White). Caldwell is less White than neighboring Essex Fells (75.8% White), North Caldwell (79.7% White), Pleasantdale (65% White), and Roseland (71.1% White).

Caldwell's Black Population

421 residents of Caldwell, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caldwell is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Caldwell ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Caldwell is more Black than neighboring Essex Fells (3.1% Black), North Caldwell (2.5% Black), Roseland (0.4% Black), and Singac (2.9% Black). Caldwell is less Black than neighboring Pleasantdale (18% Black).

Caldwell's Asian Population

1,251 residents of Caldwell, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caldwell is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Caldwell ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 129.5%. Asian residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 6.0% to 13.9%.

Caldwell is more Asian than neighboring Essex Fells (5.6% Asian), North Caldwell (9.4% Asian), Pleasantdale (0% Asian), and Singac (4.7% Asian). Caldwell is less Asian than neighboring Roseland (14.1% Asian).

Caldwell's Hispanic Population

1,872 residents of Caldwell, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caldwell is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Caldwell ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 14.5% to 20.8%.

Caldwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex Fells (11.1% Hispanic), North Caldwell (4.7% Hispanic), Pleasantdale (12.4% Hispanic), and Roseland (6.2% Hispanic). Caldwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Singac (30.8% Hispanic).

Caldwell's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Caldwell, or 0.3% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Caldwell ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Caldwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Caldwell (0% Native American/Other), and Roseland (0.2% Native American/Other). Caldwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex Fells (0.4% Native American/Other), Pleasantdale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Singac (3.5% Native American/Other).

Caldwell's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Caldwell, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caldwell is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Caldwell ranks 528th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caldwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Caldwell's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Caldwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Singac (1.8% Multiracial). Caldwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex Fells (4.1% Multiracial), North Caldwell (3.7% Multiracial), Pleasantdale (3.8% Multiracial), and Roseland (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.