Caldwell County, NC

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    2024 Population
    80,536
    2024 Median Age
    45.4
    0.22% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.4%
    5.43% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Property Value
    $192,200
    10.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Caldwell County, NC are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (885 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in N/A was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaHickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

    Population & Diversity

    N/A is home to a population of 80.5k people, from which 98% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 3.03% of Caldwell County, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.44k people).

    In 2024, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.7k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Caldwell County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caldwell County, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      68.7k ± 105
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.26k ± 481
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      2.98k ± 616
    6.68%
    Hispanic Population
    5.38k people

    In 2024, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.7k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.68% of the people in N/A are hispanic (5.38k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.44k people
    3.33%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.68k people

    As of 2024, 3.03% of Caldwell County, NC residents (2.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 3.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,682 ± 265
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,044 ± 357
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      362 ± 129

    N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in N/A.

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    Health

    Coverage

    Uninsured People

    10.5%
    Uninsured
    38.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19.9%
    Medicaid
    16.3%
    Medicare
    12.1%
    Non-Group
    2.33%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 7.34% from 11.3% to 10.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    36.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,712
    0.174%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.36%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 0.174%, from 36.9k employees to 36.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Production Occupations (3,885 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,833 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,781 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    36.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,712
    0.174%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.36%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 0.174%, from 36.9k employees to 36.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Caldwell County, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in N/A was $192,200 in 2024, which is 0.578 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $174,000 to $192,200, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    Housing

    Property

    $192,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,416
    $24,209
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,278
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    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74%.

    Transportation

    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number
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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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