Total Population
80,025
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
36.500
Caldwell County Profile
In Caldwell County, economic opportunity is expanding with increasingly diversified businesses and industries. Long renowned for our manufacturing prowess, we are fast becoming a magnet for technology and information-based companies, business services and food processors and distributors.
Caldwell County capitalizes on the resources, talent and hospitality of North Carolina — one of America’s top business states. With a corporate income tax rate of 2.5 percent, North Carolina has the third-lowest business tax burden in the nation. Factor in our affordability, strategic location, generous incentives, nationally recognized job training and enviable lifestyle, and it’s easy to see why Caldwell County is rising to the top of more and more site selection lists.
CaldWELL POSITIONED
Population
Housing & Income
Households
33,169
Total Housing Units
36,974
Owner Occupied
25,116
Renter Occupied
8,053
Vacant
3,805
Median Home Value
$183,293
Average Home Value
$214,915
Income Projection
Median Household
$42,901 $49,826
Average Household
$65,614 $77,485
Per Capita
$27,216 $32,537
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,416
Total Employed
26,263
Workers 16+
34,830
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
196
Employed
4,166
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
126
Employed
3,709
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
417
Employed
3,559
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
49
Employed
2,257
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
122
Employed
2,017
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
145
Employed
1,995
Some
High School
6,109
Graduated
High School
15,141
Associates
Degree
7,007
Bachelor's
Degree
7,409
Graduate
Degree
3,604
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
20,751
Non-Resident Commuters
13,781
Drive Alone
29,010
Carpooled
3,122
Public
5
Work At Home
1,597
