What percentage of people rent in Caldwell, KS?
22.4% (±7.9 points) of the occupied homes in Caldwell, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 104 renting households against 360 that own their home.
In Caldwell, the share of households that rent went from 28.2% in 2015–2019 to 22.4% in 2020–2024 (−5.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.4% (±7.9 points)
- Renting households
- 104 (±43)
- Median renter income
- $16,207 (±$1,769)
Who rents and who owns in Caldwell
| Caldwell | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.4% (±7.9 points) | 24.9% (±3.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 104 (±43) | 2,237 (±274) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 360 (±72) | 6,733 (±322) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.4) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $16,207 (±$1,769) | $38,446 (±$6,011) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,357 (±$18,303) | $75,774 (±$3,592) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Caldwell, the renter share is not measurably different from Sumner County (24.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Sumner County, Caldwell ranks 11 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 630 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Caldwell has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.2% (±7.4 points) | 22.4% (±7.9 points) | −5.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $509 (±$176) | $371 (±$369) | −27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,250 (±$3,730) | $44,286 (±$16,199) | +7.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Caldwell
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | — | 22.4% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Caldwell Township | 2.7 mi | 35.2% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Township (Sumner County) | 4.9 mi | 19.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bluff Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Renfrow | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±86.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chikaskia Township (Sumner County) | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downs Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven Township | 11 mi | 20.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunnewell | 11 mi | 18.4% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Sumner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Oxford | 29.8% (±10.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gore Township | 29.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 7 | South Haven | 28.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Belle Plaine Township | 26.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 9 | Oxford Township (Sumner County) | 24.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Conway Springs | 23.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Caldwell | 22.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 | Mayfield | 20.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 13 | South Haven Township | 20.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 | Argonia | 19.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 15 | Falls Township (Sumner County) | 19.0% (±16.3 points) |
| 16 | Hunnewell | 18.4% (±27.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Conway Township | 15.8% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Sumner County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Caldwell
How many renters are there in Caldwell?
Caldwell has an estimated 104 (±43) renting households, 22.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Caldwell?
In Caldwell, the share of households that rent went from 28.2% in 2015–2019 to 22.4% in 2020–2024 (−5.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Caldwell?
A renting household in Caldwell has 1.5 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Caldwell?
The median renting household in Caldwell, KS has an income of $16,207 (±$1,769) a year, against $70,357 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Caldwell city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Caldwell city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Caldwell city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Caldwell city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Caldwell city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Caldwell city, Kansas (place:09900, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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