Caswell County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caswell County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 22,689. 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 46.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caswell County is $59,407. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Caswell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caswell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.5% vs 20.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.