Kentucky

Caldwell

12,649
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Caldwell

Caldwell, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 4,268. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,649.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,510 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 13 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Princeton Skirmish (August 1862), Skirmish at Princeton, Battle of Princeton, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,649
201012,984
200013,060
199013,232
198013,473
197013,179
196013,073
195013,199
194014,499
193013,781
192013,975
191014,063
190014,510
189013,186
188011,282
187010,826
18609,318
185013,048
184010,365
18308,324
18209,022
18104,268
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Caldwell

Military engagements that took place in Caldwell, Kentucky.

Princeton Skirmish (August 1862)
1862
Skirmish at Princeton
1862
Battle of Princeton
1862
Skirmish at Princeton (1864)
1864
Engagement at Princeton (Caldwell County)
1864

Historic places in Caldwell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caldwell, Kentucky.

Confederate Soldier Monument in Caldwell
Princeton
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Princeton
Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Fredonia
Princeton Downtown Commercial District
Princeton
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Frequently asked about Caldwell

When does Caldwell first appear in the US census?
Caldwell, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 4,268.
What is the population of Caldwell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Caldwell had a recorded population of 12,649.
When did Caldwell's population peak?
Caldwell's recorded population peaked at 14,510 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Caldwell?
5 documented military engagements took place in Caldwell, including Princeton Skirmish (August 1862), Skirmish at Princeton, Battle of Princeton.
How many historic places are in Caldwell?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caldwell, Kentucky.
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