Caldwell County's estimated 2026 population is 81,356 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Caldwell County is the 37th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 83,025 and has seen a growth of -2.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 44.2 years
There are 64,636 adults, (17,272 of whom are seniors) in Caldwell County.
Female: 40,376 (50.1%)
Male: 40,160 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Caldwell County includes 86.1% White, 4.07% Black or African American, 3.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,339 | 86.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,284 | 5.32% |
| Black or African American | 3,274 | 4.07% |
| Other race | 3,028 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 426 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.09% |
Caldwell County's average per capita income is $42,998. Household income levels show a median of $56,425. The poverty rate stands at 13.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,364 | $103,386 |
| Families | $71,262 | $87,973 |
| Households | $56,425 | $75,197 |
| Non Families | $34,548 | $46,194 |
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