The Town FilesCaldwell County, North Carolina
80,536 people. The median home is worth $192,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $56,425.
Towns in Caldwell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 18,352 | $179,400 | $49,910 | 45.7 |
| Sawmills | 5,020 | $219,600 | $71,067 | 38.8 |
| Granite Falls | 4,965 | $202,400 | $56,917 | 40.7 |
| Hudson | 3,780 | $223,000 | $65,268 | 45.1 |
| Gamewell | 3,702 | $170,100 | $46,556 | 46.7 |
| Cajah's Mountain | 2,722 | $201,800 | $53,361 | 40.3 |
People and housing
| Caldwell County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $744 | $969 |
| Median household income | $56,425 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 45.4 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
25,506 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,605 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 583 storm events in Caldwell County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Caldwell County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).