Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

119,327

0.193% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

44.6

0.677% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.5%

7.84% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$47,662

3.86% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$129,900

4.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,437

1.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 119k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $47,662. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC grew from 119,097 to 119,327, a 0.193% increase and its median household income grew from $45,891 to $47,662, a 3.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.07%), Other (Hispanic) (3.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.42%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.19%).

5.51% of the households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (794 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was $129,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC borders Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, and Hickory City PUMA, NC.

Population & Diversity

Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.01% of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

In 2018, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (4,667 households), German (251 households), and Arabic (225 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,704

Women

50%

59,594

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 119,298 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 109
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.02k ± 302
Other (Hispanic)
3.99k ± 505

5.08%

Hispanic Population

6.04k people

5.08% of the people in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (6.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,767 ± 1,024 people
El Salvador
399 ± 490 people
Honduras
314 ± 434 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,767 Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 399 and Honduras with 314.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

3.25%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.87k people

As of 2020, 3.01% of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC residents (3.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was 3.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,667 households (4.12%)
German
251 households (0.221%)
Arabic
225 households (0.198%)

5.51% of the households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.12% of the households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,786 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
985 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
794 ± 200

Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC employs 49.4k people. The largest industries in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,871 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,333 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,641 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($169,000), Banking & related activities ($84,520), and Building material & supplies dealers ($81,355).

Males in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,804. The income inequality in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,694

Women

47.9%

25,743

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 49,437 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

49.4k

2020 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 50.2k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,145 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,710 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.4k

2020 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 50.2k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,871 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,333 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,344

Median earning men ± $2,017

$27,444

Median earning women ± $1,252

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,069), Wholesale Trade ($49,167), and Public Administration ($47,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,890), Public Administration ($36,544), and Wholesale Trade ($33,510).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC awarded 794 degrees. The student population of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,528 male students and 2,317 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are White (660 and 83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (60 and 7.59%), Black or African American (22 and 2.78%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (794 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 and 46.5%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (58 and 7.3%), and Mechanical Engineering Technology (43 and 5.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,845 students enrolled in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,011 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
369 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
58 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 369 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

794 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute with 794 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 299 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.604 times less than the 495 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 660 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 60 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($96) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.891% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.806% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (33.5k), Some college (21k), and Secondary Education (19.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was $129,900 in 2020, which is 0.565 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $123,800 to $129,900, a 4.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC is $47,662. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$129,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,102

$35,289

Median Property Taxes

±$1,408

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2020

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75.3% of the housing units in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,662

Median Household Income

± $1,986

46.3k

Number of Households

± 1,500

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.3k households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC grew to $47,662 from the previous year's value of $45,891.

The following chart displays the households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2020 Wage GINI in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC

0.41

2019 Wage GINI in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.669% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (9.75%)
Worked At Home (4.02%)

In 2020, 83.1% of workers in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.75%) and those who worked at home (4.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC (15.7k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC declined by 1.83% from 11.3% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.