Caswell County, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in North Carolina
The population of Caswell County, North Carolina is 22,689 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $59,407, the median home value is $151,200, and the median age is 46.2.
The population of Caswell County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (23,745 → 22,363), a -0.43% annualized rate.
22,689
Population
-0.43%
Annual growth
53
People / sq mi
$59,407
Median Income
$151,200
Median Home Value
Caswell County covers 425 sq mi of land at 53.3 people per square mile.
About Caswell County, NC
Age is the most distinctive thing about Caswell County: a median age of 46.2, older than the national median. With 22,689 residents, Caswell County is a county in North Carolina.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,407 — below the US median of $78,538. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $151,200, with typical rent around $699.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Caswell County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Caswell County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Caswell County had a population of 23,745 in 2010 and 22,363 in 2024, a -5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,745 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.42%.
22,363
Population (2024)
23,745
Population (2010)
23,745
Peak (2010)
-0.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,745 |
| 2011 | 23,453 |
| 2012 | 23,044 |
| 2013 | 23,096 |
| 2014 | 22,808 |
| 2015 | 22,813 |
| 2016 | 22,749 |
| 2017 | 22,623 |
| 2018 | 22,691 |
| 2019 | 22,590 |
| 2020 | 22,473 |
| 2021 | 22,487 |
| 2022 | 22,219 |
| 2023 | 22,479 |
| 2024 | 22,363 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 31.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.2
Median Age
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Male
22.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,407$-10,497 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,874 |
| Per-capita income | $28,281 |
| Poverty rate | 11.5%+2.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Caswell County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.2%
Carpool
82.8%
Public transit
6.6%
Work from home
31.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$151,200$-108,200 vs state
Median home value
$699
Median rent
76.1%
Homeownership rate
10,490
Total housing units
82.7%
Occupied
17.3%
Vacant
23.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.9%
With health insurance
90.1%
With broadband internet
36.3%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
20.0%
With a disability
94.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.7%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caswell County, North Carolina has a population of 22,689 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 53 people per square mile.
The population of Caswell County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (23,745 → 22,363), a -0.43% annualized rate.
The median household income in Caswell County, North Carolina is $59,407, with mean (average) household income of $70,874 and per-capita income of $28,281. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Caswell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.3%), Black or African American (31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Caswell County, North Carolina is 46.2 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.
The median home value in Caswell County is $151,200 and median monthly rent is $699. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,490 total housing units, 17.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Caswell County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Caswell County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.