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Caldwell County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Caldwell County has 81,105 residents, up 0.7% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,851 households moved in and 1,545 moved out (+306 net), bringing in a net $26.1M of income. Median household income is $56,425, the median home $192,200 and median rent $744 a month.
In North Carolina: 82nd of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 46th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 68th of 100 counties for median household income · 65th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Caldwell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County, NC | 369 | $19.6M |
| Burke County, NC | 296 | $13.7M |
| Alexander County, NC | 73 | $3.4M |
| Watauga County, NC | 65 | $4.0M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 47 | $3.8M |
| Iredell County, NC | 35 | $1.5M |
| Wilkes County, NC | 32 | $1.2M |
| Lincoln County, NC | 27 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Caldwell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County, NC | 359 | $18.8M |
| Burke County, NC | 287 | $11.5M |
| Alexander County, NC | 77 | $3.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 51 | $2.7M |
| Lincoln County, NC | 39 | $4.0M |
| Watauga County, NC | 29 | $1.4M |
| Gaston County, NC | 24 | $1.0M |
| Iredell County, NC | 22 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.