Total Population
79,582
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
37.900
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
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
33,687
Total Housing Units
37,498
Owner Occupied
24,151
Renter Occupied
9,536
Vacant
3,811
Median Home Value
$230,858
Average Home Value
$267,945
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,761 $65,297
Average Household
$78,846 $87,253
Per Capita
$33,394 $37,630
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,495
Total Employed
26,167
Workers 16+
35,823
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
223
Employed
4,520
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
129
Employed
3,477
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
397
Employed
3,142
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
55
Employed
2,391
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
120
Employed
2,249
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
166
Employed
2,133
Some
High School
5,869
Graduated
High School
14,747
Associates
Degree
7,088
Bachelor's
Degree
8,533
Graduate
Degree
3,730
Average Commute Time
27 min.
Resident Commuters
20,919
Non-Resident Commuters
14,491
Drive Alone
29,188
Carpooled
3,781
Public
1
Work At Home
2,266
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
