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Caldwell, ID


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Caldwell, Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho is 10 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 321 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. It is in Canyon county. The city is part of the Boise City metro area. The population of Caldwell is 25,967.

The People and Families of Caldwell

In Caldwell, about 52% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Caldwell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Caldwell had a median family income of $35,158.

Political Inclinations

Among Caldwell political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Caldwell Housing

Of the housing in Caldwell, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Caldwell, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Caldwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Caldwell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Caldwell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Caldwell, ID

Comparing Caldwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity410
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men14
Well-Paid Single Women16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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