Caldwell County, North Carolina

Total Population: 80,618

County Seat: Lenoir

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Median Home Value

$174,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,401

Across all households

Median Age

45.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.9%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,401

Mean Household Income

$73,139

Per Capita Income

$30,811

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$174,000

Median Rent

$735/mo

Total Housing Units

37,231

Owner-Occupied

74.0%

Renter-Occupied

26.0%

Vacancy Rate

12.0%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.3%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

85.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37027.