Caldwell County, North Carolina
Total Population: 80,618
County Seat: Lenoir
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.