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Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 80,536. The median household income is $56,425 and the median age is 45.4.
80,536
Population
171
People / sq mi
$56,425
Median Income
45.4
Median Age
Caldwell County Schools covers 472 sq mi of land at 170.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$56,425
Median Household Income
$31,914
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$192,200
Median Home Value
$744
Median Rent
73.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.9%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caldwell County Schools serves a community with a population of 80,536 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Caldwell County Schools is $56,425, with a per capita income of $31,914. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Caldwell County Schools is 86.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.1% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Caldwell County Schools, 84.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Caldwell County Schools is $192,200, with a median rent of $744. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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Data for Caldwell County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700580).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.