Total Population
80,156
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
38.400
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
34,166
Total Housing Units
38,372
Owner Occupied
24,669
Renter Occupied
9,497
Vacant
4,206
Median Home Value
$238,285
Average Home Value
$275,073
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,904 $67,043
Average Household
$77,093 $87,777
Per Capita
$32,960 $38,222
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,441
Total Employed
25,091
Workers 16+
35,960
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
222
Employed
4,358
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
389
Employed
3,144
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
122
Employed
3,059
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
163
Employed
2,254
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
55
Employed
2,214
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
145
Employed
2,125
Some
High School
5,540
Graduated
High School
16,653
Associates
Degree
7,327
Bachelor's
Degree
7,800
Graduate
Degree
4,138
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
21,245
Non-Resident Commuters
14,298
Drive Alone
29,357
Carpooled
3,523
Public
15
Work At Home
2,561
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
