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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Caswell County

North Carolina · 23,501 residents · 425.483 sq mi
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Caswell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,018. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,501
+14%since 1990
from 20,693 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+7%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,018
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,736 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,470
+68%since 1990
from $9,817 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(12,085)
Black40.9%(8,464)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(136)
Asian0.3%(53)
Diversity Score62.3%(12,886)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(14,239)
Black36.4%(8,557)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(415)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score61.1%(14,366)
61
−2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caswell County, North Carolina?

Caswell County, North Carolina has about 23,501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caswell County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Caswell County, North Carolina earns about $35,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caswell County, North Carolina expensive?

In Caswell County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Caswell County, North Carolina?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Caswell County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caswell County, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Caswell County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caswell County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Caswell County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,808 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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