Caldwell County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Caldwell County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37027
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 471.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 474.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.966396
- Longitude
- -81.512540
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 78,916
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 63,121
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 74,680 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,233 | 5.4% |
| White | 68,629 | 87.0% |
| Black | 3,287 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 251 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 75 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 410 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,750 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,367 | 3.7% |
| White | 56,472 | 89.5% |
| Black | 3,266 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 331 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 445 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 208 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 80,536
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,118
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,632
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,339 | 86.1% |
| Black | 3,274 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 426 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,592
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,128 | 18.0% |
| Republican | 24,983 | 49.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,147 | 31.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 24,044 | 47.5% |
| Female | 26,530 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,268 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,690 | 3.3% |
| Black | 2,497 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 341 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,505
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 24,583 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 27.8% |
| Black | 1,004 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 170 | 49.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,413 | 55.8% |
| Female | 14,087 | 53.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,728 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,007 (18.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,387
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $194,708
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $810
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.