Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,536 (100%) |
| Population Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,425 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,914 |
| Median Home Value | $192,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,387 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 24,209 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,710 (23.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,468 (12.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 32,919 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 21,792 (66.2%) |
The table below compares Caldwell County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 34 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 34 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 69 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 70 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 84 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.