Caldwell County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,401
Per Capita Income
$30,811
Poverty Rate
12.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.6%
Gini Index
0.428
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.3%
$25K–$50K26.4%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K15.6%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Caldwell County, NC is $55,401 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,811. 12.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.428 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).