Louisiana

Caldwell

9,645
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Caldwell

Caldwell, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,017. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,645.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,046 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 20 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Columbia Skirmish (Caldwell Parish), and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,645
201010,132
200010,560
19909,810
198010,761
19709,354
19609,004
195010,293
194012,046
193010,430
19209,514
19108,593
19006,917
18905,814
18805,767
18704,820
18604,833
18502,815
18402,017
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, Louisiana.

Columbia Skirmish (Caldwell Parish)
1863

Historic places in Caldwell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caldwell, Louisiana.

Downtown Columbia Historic District
Columbia
Breston Plantation House
Columbia
Blanks House
Columbia
Shepis Building
Columbia
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Frequently asked about Caldwell

When does Caldwell first appear in the US census?
Caldwell, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,017.
What is the population of Caldwell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Caldwell had a recorded population of 9,645.
When did Caldwell's population peak?
Caldwell's recorded population peaked at 12,046 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Caldwell?
1 documented military engagement took place in Caldwell, including Columbia Skirmish (Caldwell Parish).
How many historic places are in Caldwell?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caldwell, Louisiana.
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