Missouri

Caldwell

8,815
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Caldwell

Caldwell, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,458. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,815.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,656 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 47 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Crooked River (Missouri Mormon War), Far West Standoff — Siege of Far West (1838), Kingston Skirmish (Caldwell County), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,815
20109,424
20008,969
19908,380
19808,660
19708,351
19608,830
19509,929
194011,629
193012,509
192013,849
191014,605
190016,656
189015,152
188013,646
187011,390
18605,034
18502,316
18401,458
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, Missouri.

Battle of Crooked River (Missouri Mormon War)
1838
Far West Standoff — Siege of Far West (1838)
1838
Kingston Skirmish (Caldwell County)
1862
Hamilton Skirmish (Caldwell County)
1862
Skirmish at Hamilton
1862
Polo Skirmish (Caldwell County)
1862

Historic places in Caldwell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caldwell, Missouri.

Far West
Kingston
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Frequently asked about Caldwell

When does Caldwell first appear in the US census?
Caldwell, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,458.
What is the population of Caldwell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Caldwell had a recorded population of 8,815.
When did Caldwell's population peak?
Caldwell's recorded population peaked at 16,656 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Caldwell?
6 documented military engagements took place in Caldwell, including Battle of Crooked River (Missouri Mormon War), Far West Standoff — Siege of Far West (1838), Kingston Skirmish (Caldwell County).
How many historic places are in Caldwell?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caldwell, Missouri.
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