Caldwell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Caldwell County, North Carolina
Caldwell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
80,536
Median Age
45.4
Male Median
44.2
Female Median
46.3
Caldwell County, North Carolina Population Growth

Caldwell County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.0%%.
-2.0%% Growth
Caldwell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Caldwell County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.4 | 80,536 |
| 2023 | 45.5 | 80,618 |
| 2022 | 45.1 | 80,716 |
| 2021 | 44.9 | 80,705 |
| 2020 | 45.1 | 82,056 |
| 2019 | 44.6 | 81,884 |
| 2018 | 44.1 | 81,779 |
| 2017 | 44.1 | 81,805 |
| 2016 | 43.5 | 81,623 |
| 2015 | 42.8 | 81,758 |
| 2014 | 42.0 | 82,140 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 82,407 |
| 2012 | 41.2 | 82,493 |
| 2011 | 40.8 | 82,464 |
| 2010 | 40.5 | 82,162 |
Caldwell County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 14.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 21.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Caldwell County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Caldwell County, North Carolina
The median age in Caldwell County, North Carolina is 45.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Caldwell County, North Carolina is 80,536.
In Caldwell County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Caldwell County, North Carolina is aging.