Caswell County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Caswell County, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Caswell County, North Carolina has a population of 22,404, the 75th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $59,755 and the median home value is $164,500. The poverty rate is 18.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Caswell County Quick Facts

Population 22,404

Median Household Income $59,755

Median Home Value $164,500

Poverty Rate 18.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 46.7 years

Homeownership Rate 75.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.9%

High School Graduation 84.3%

Cities/Places 2

Population 22,404 75th of 100

Median Income $59,755 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.6%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Caswell County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,689	22,404	-1.3%
Median household income	$59,407	$59,755	+0.6%
Median home value	$151,200	$164,500	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Caswell

$59,755

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Caswell

$164,500

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.3%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 23.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.2%

Renter 24.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $727/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

29.2%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Caswell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yanceyville	2,215	$27,655	38.3%	$155,100
Milton	133	$36,136	25.6%	$234,400

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Population Overview

Caswell County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 22,404. It is the 75th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caswell County is 46.7 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caswell County is $59,755. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $164,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Caswell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caswell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.5% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Caswell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Caswell County, North Carolina?

Caswell County has a population of 22,404, making it the 75th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Caswell County?

The median household income in Caswell County is $59,755 with a poverty rate of 18.6%.

How many cities are in Caswell County, North Carolina?

Caswell County contains 2 Census-designated places.