Caldwell, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,898
Population
7,541/sq mi density
$101,196
Median Income
$61,910 per capita
$563,000
Home Value
$740,789 Zillow
$1,937
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
67
Violent Crime/100K
323 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,196 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$563,000 home value, $1,937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,898
Census 2023
Population Density
7,541
per square mile
Land Area
1.2
square miles (3.1 km²)
Median Age
38.5 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 12.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
68.5%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
12.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.7%
Spanish
21.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.2%
Veterans
2.4%
60% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.0%
31% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.5%
59% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.549
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,898 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,541 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
Language
| English Only | 75.7% |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.2% |
| Veterans | 2.4% |
| Disability | 9.0% |
| Health Insurance | 96.5% |
| Uninsured | 3.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.549 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |