Total Population
3,568
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
42.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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.
Profile Report Sections
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,549
Total Housing Units
1,715
Owner Occupied
1,155
Renter Occupied
394
Vacant
166
Median Home Value
$208,030
Average Home Value
$253,703
Income Projection
Median Household
$63,804 $68,469
Average Household
$75,391 $83,922
Per Capita
$32,730 $37,164
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
56
Total Employed
412
Workers 16+
1,737
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
174
2026 Admin / Support / Waste Mgmt
Businesses
6
Employed
45
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
5
Employed
43
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
34
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
34
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
23
Some
High School
294
Graduated
High School
776
Associates
Degree
207
Bachelor's
Degree
234
Graduate
Degree
98
Average Commute Time
40 min.
Resident Commuters
839
Non-Resident Commuters
756
Drive Alone
1,016
Carpooled
680
Public
0
Work At Home
41
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
