Demographics & People — Caldwell, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,898 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,300 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 3,797 |
| Family Households | 2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.493 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,095 |
| Black or African American | 435 |
| Asian | 1,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,249 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,305 |
| Italian | 2,150 |
| Irish | 1,769 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,523 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,051 |
| German | 815 |
| Polish | 627 |
| English | 396 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 346 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 303 |
Language
| English Only | 6,303 |
| Spanish | 615 |
| Population 5+ | 8,323 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 197 |
| Population 18+ | 7,283 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Caldwell, New Jersey.