Caldwell County's 2026 population is estimated at 81,059, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Caldwell County is the 36th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 83,025 and has grown -2.37% since 2010.
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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