Caldwell County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,536 | — | #722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,425 | -24.9% | #2,381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #690 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,200 | -31.8% | #1,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | -36.0% | #2,510 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.1% | #1,617 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Caldwell County has a population of 80,536, making it the #722 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Caldwell County is $56,425, ranking #2,381 out of 3,222 counties — 24.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Caldwell County is $192,200 (-31.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $744/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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89.5% of residents in Caldwell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Caldwell County, North Carolina
Caldwell County, North Carolina has a total population of 80,536, making it the 722nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caldwell County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Caldwell County is $56,425, which ranks #2,381 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Caldwell County is $192,200, 31.8% below the national median. Renters in Caldwell County pay a median gross rent of $744 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Caldwell County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Caldwell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%).
All data for Caldwell County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.