Caldwell County's estimated 2026 population is 81,059 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Caldwell County is the 36th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 83,025 and has seen a growth of -2.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Caldwell County includes 86.64% White, 4.12% Black or African American, 3.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.64%)
Two or more races (4.75%)
Black or African American (4.12%)
Other race (3.81%)
Asian (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,846 | 86.64% |
| Two or more races | 3,826 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 3,319 | 4.12% |
| Other race | 3,071 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 403 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Caldwell County's average per capita income is $41,430. Household income levels show a median of $55,401. The poverty rate stands at 12.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,330 | - |
| Families | $70,707 | $85,009 |
| Households | $55,401 | $73,139 |
| Non Families | $34,260 | $46,586 |
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