Caldwell County Summary

Life in Caldwell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Caldwell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Caldwell County:

  • The population in Caldwell County is 80,716.

  • The median home value in Caldwell County is $207,681.

  • The median income in Caldwell County is $52,362.

  • The median rent in Caldwell County is $717.

  • The unemployment rate in Caldwell County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Caldwell County is 13.3%.

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 73.2° and there are 112.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Caldwell County

Hickory, NC Population 43,352

Lenoir, NC Population 18,301

Sawmills, NC Population 5,026

Granite Falls, NC Population 4,934

Hudson, NC Population 3,780

Gamewell, NC Population 3,710

Cajah's Mountain, NC Population 2,715

Northlakes, NC Population 1,378

Rhodhiss, NC Population 1,074

Blowing Rock, NC Population 900

Cedar Rock, NC Population 409

Map Of Caldwell County

Caldwell County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Caldwell County is 73.2°.

  • There are 92.38 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.6 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:18 hours of sun each day in Caldwell County.

StatCaldwell County
Mean High73.2
Nice Days92.38
Rainfall112.6
Snowfall4.8
Sunny_hours5:18
73.2°
Average High
112.6
Inches of Rain

Caldwell County Photos

Lenoir Main Street
Source: Public Domain
Fort Defiance
Source: Public Domain
Hibriten Mountain
Source: Public Domain
Lenoir Csa Memorial
Source: Public Domain
Hickory Southwest Downtown Historic District Hickory Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Tylerg | CC BY-SA 3.0

Caldwell County Demographics

Population over time in Caldwell County

The current population in Caldwell County is 80,716. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 80,705 -1.6%
2021 82,056 0.2%
2020 81,884 -

Gender in Caldwell County

  • Caldwell County is 50.3% female with 40,625 female residents.

  • Caldwell County is 49.7% male with 40,091 male residents.

Female
50.3% (40,625)
Male
49.7% (40,091)
Gender Caldwell County NC USA
Female 50.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Caldwell County

Caldwell County is:

  • 86.1% White with 69,476 White residents.

  • 4.2% African American with 3,421 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 440 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 78 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 75 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 2,196 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 4,967 Hispanic residents.

White
86.1% (69,476)
African American
4.2% (3,421)
American Indian
0.1% (63)
Asian
0.5% (440)
Hawaiian
0.1% (78)
Other
0.1% (75)
Two Or More
2.7% (2,196)
Hispanic
6.2% (4,967)

Table: Caldwell County By Race

Race Caldwell County NC USA
White 86.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 4.2% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Caldwell County, North Carolina

  • 4.0% of households in Caldwell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Caldwell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Caldwell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Caldwell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Caldwell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Caldwell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Caldwell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Caldwell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Caldwell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Caldwell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (3,219)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (4,452)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (10,335)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (9,443)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (10,717)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (14,665)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (9,838)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (12,119)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (3,633)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (2,289)
Income Caldwell County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Caldwell County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Caldwell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (5,650)
9-12th Grade
12% (9,685)
High School / GED
32% (25,829)
Some College
22% (17,757)
Associate's Degree
10% (8,071)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (9,685)
Master's Degree
4% (3,228)
Professional Degree
1% (807)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Caldwell County NC USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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