Caldwell County's estimated 2025 population is 81,028 with a growth rate of 0.28% 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 -2.41% 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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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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Median Household Income
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