Total Population
80,136
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
37.100
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
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
33,319
Total Housing Units
37,176
Owner Occupied
24,239
Renter Occupied
9,080
Vacant
3,857
Median Home Value
$216,170
Average Home Value
$259,922
Income Projection
Median Household
$54,366 $63,461
Average Household
$74,369 $87,668
Per Capita
$30,948 $37,132
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,451
Total Employed
26,047
Workers 16+
35,284
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
200
Employed
4,140
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
120
Employed
3,292
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
409
Employed
3,285
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
51
Employed
2,404
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
159
Employed
2,137
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
121
Employed
2,005
Some
High School
6,232
Graduated
High School
14,949
Associates
Degree
6,786
Bachelor's
Degree
8,241
Graduate
Degree
3,166
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
21,038
Non-Resident Commuters
13,886
Drive Alone
29,247
Carpooled
3,256
Public
0
Work At Home
1,896
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
