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Caldwell, Kansas


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Caldwell, Kansas

Caldwell, Kansas is 48 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Sumner county. The population of the city is 1,284.

The People and Families of Caldwell

In Caldwell, about 56% of adults are married. Adults in Caldwell are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Caldwell had a median family income of $39,931. A sizable number of people in Caldwell work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Caldwell.

Caldwell Housing

Of the housing in Caldwell, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Caldwell, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Caldwell makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city offers good access to public transportation. Caldwell features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCaldwell Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Caldwell Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Caldwell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Caldwell, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work99

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime55
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