Total Population
3,543
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
40.500
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Town of Gamewell
The 8.1-square-mile town of Gamewell sits in southwestern Caldwell County in the valley of Lower Creek, a southwestward-flowing tributary of the Catawba River. Gamewell is bordered on the northeast by the county seat, Lenoir. U.S. Route 64 passes through Gamewell to connect Lenoir and Morganton.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,524
Total Housing Units
1,674
Owner Occupied
1,106
Renter Occupied
418
Vacant
150
Median Home Value
$185,855
Average Home Value
$229,170
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,340 $70,958
Average Household
$73,855 $82,654
Per Capita
$31,768 $36,406
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
58
Total Employed
472
Workers 16+
1,683
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
174
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
69
2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
4
Employed
46
2025 Admin / Support / Waste Mgmt
Businesses
5
Employed
34
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
4
Employed
33
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
30
Some
High School
305
Graduated
High School
736
Associates
Degree
332
Bachelor's
Degree
207
Graduate
Degree
71
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
977
Non-Resident Commuters
535
Drive Alone
1,000
Carpooled
570
Public
0
Work At Home
113
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
