Caldwell County Profile

Autumn in the Park festivalIn 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.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Caldwell County Profile77,41583,02980,02579,335

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-44,6453,8043,711
5-95,0424,3374,108
10-145,6194,5744,607
15-195,5684,4024,387
20-244,3273,9123,559
25-294,1114,4263,742
30-344,6954,8894,442
35-395,7784,8745,280
40-446,3155,2554,971
45-496,5395,1735,204
50-546,2105,6475,123
55-595,8645,5955,669
60-645,5005,9625,559
65-694,3235,6525,653
70-743,2254,8345,051
75-792,3603,2653,938
80-841,5731,8882,497
85+1,3351,5361,834
18+64,24364,60464,195
Median Age414546

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Caldwell County Profile2023
Total80,025.00
White Alone84.65
Black Alone4.91
American Indian Alone0.44
Asian Alone0.75
Pacific Islander Alone0.02
Some Other Race3.35
Two or More Races5.89
Hispanic Origin6.54
Diversity Index36.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households30,76833,38833,16933,293
Housing Units33,43037,65936,97436,989
Owner Occupied Units25,11625,485
Renter Occupied Units8,0537,808
Vacant Units3,8053,696

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Caldwell County Profile20232028
Median Home Value$183,293$247,672
Average Home Value$214,915$286,751
<$50,0002,1601,364
$50,000 - $99,9994,2591,883
$100,000 - $149,9993,3591,559
$150,000 - $199,9994,1753,195
$200,000 - $249,9994,1624,973
$250,000 - $299,9991,9123,023
$300,000 - $399,9992,9315,282
$400,000 - $499,9991,0172,041
$500,000 - $749,9997971,627
$1,000,000 +91140

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,119
2000-20094,258
1990-19997,106
1980-19896,103
1970-19795,508
1960-19694,802
1950-19594,111
1940-19491,901
1939 or Before2,123

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Caldwell County Profile20232028
Median Household$42,901$49,826
Average Household$65,614$77,485
Per Capita$27,216$32,537

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Caldwell County Profile2023
<$15,0005,086
$15,000 - $24,9995,333
$25,000 - $34,9992,911
$35,000 - $49,9995,346
$50,000 - $74,9995,909
$75,000 - $99,9992,480
$100,000 - $149,9993,293
$150,000 - $199,9991,864
$200,000+947

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+34,830
In-County Residents20,751
Out-of-County Residents13,781
Drive Alone29,010
Carpooled3,122
Public Transport5
Work at Home1,597
Less than 5 minutes880
5-9 minutes3,039
10-14 minutes4,878
15-19 minutes5,999
20-24 minutes4,887
25-29 minutes2,433
30-34 minutes4,572
35-39 minutes1,491
40-44 minutes1,059
45-59 minutes1,936
60-89 minutes755
90+ minutes1,304
Average Travel Time26

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees26,263
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt35
Mining3
Utilities267
Construction988
Manufacturing3,709
Wholesale Trade1,800
  
Retail Trade3,559
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers472
Furn & Home Furnish Str577
Electronics & Appl Store31
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip338
Food & Beverage Stores696
Health/Pers Care Stores215
Gasoline Stations56
Clothing/Accessory Store104
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music272
General Merchandise Str798
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse337
Information526
  
Finance & Insurance571
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn306
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv102
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other163
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing624
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv949
Legal Services143
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt407
Educational Services2,257
HealthCare/Social Assist4,166
Arts/Entertainment/Rec362
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,995
Accommodation114
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,881
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,622
Auto Repair/Maintenance328
Public Administration Emp2,017

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Caldwell County Profile2023
Some High School6,109
Graduated High School15,141
Associates Degree7,007
Bachelor's Degree7,409
Graduate Degree3,604

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,416
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus14
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus5
Construction Bus170
Manufacturing Bus126
Wholesale Trade Bus69
  
Retail Trade Bus417
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus79
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus37
Electronics & Appl Store Bus10
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus37
Food & Beverage Stores Bus61
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus31
Gasoline Stations Bus12
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus28
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus66
General Merchandise Str Bus56
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus61
Information Bus32
  
Finance & Insurance Bus111
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus42
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus26
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus43
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus124
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus139
Legal Services Bus21
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus66
Educational Services Bus49
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus196
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus52
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus145
Accommodation Bus16
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus129
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus383
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus72
Public Administration Bus122

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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