County · North Carolina
Caswell County, North Carolina
Caswell County, North Carolina. Caswell County had 22,563 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 37033.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,563
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,736 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,404
Median household income
$59,755
±$4,753 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$164,500
±$7,137 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$727
±$28 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Caswell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,736 residents in Caswell County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,563 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,404 over 425 square miles of land.
| Measure | Caswell County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,404 | 10,730,404 | −280 |
| Households | 8,830±297 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.08 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,521±37 | 4,895,668 | −302 |
Caswell County's population since 2000
From 23,501 in 2000 to 22,563 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Caswell County?
Caswell County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Yanceyville with 1,850 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Yanceyville | 1,937 | $27,655 |
|---|---|---|
| MiltonGEOID 3743300 | 155 | $36,136 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caswell County?
The median resident of Caswell County is 46.7 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.5%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caswell County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7±0.8 | 39.1 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 11.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9%±0.7 pts | 60.0% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.5%±0.8 pts | 20.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±2.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | +2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3%±2.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9%±2.4 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caswell County earn?
Half of Caswell County's 8,830 households earn less than $59,755 a year (±$4,753), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $56,283 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caswell County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,755±$4,753 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,666±$6,060 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,179±$2,248 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6%±2.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.5%±7.2 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1%±3.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±3.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caswell County?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Caswell County's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 by its owner (±$7,137). The median renter pays $727 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caswell County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,500±$7,137 | $288,900 | +$25,678 |
| Median gross rent | $727±$28 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0%±8.3 pts | 39.6% | −15.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,286±$86 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2%±3.4 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,521±37 | 4,895,668 | −302 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.9%±3.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.6%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caswell County building?
Builders took permits for 50 new housing units across Caswell County in 2025 (50 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caswell County get to work?
80.3% of Caswell County's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Caswell County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±2.1 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±3.8 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±2.0 pts | 16.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min±1.7 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Caswell County's census tracts?
Caswell County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,122 (Tract 9302) to $71,538 (Tract 9306).
| Tract 930137033930100 | 2,118±344 | $67,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 930237033930200 | 5,114±481 | $34,122 |
| Tract 930337033930300 | 4,439±519 | $46,611 |
| Tract 930437033930400 | 2,505±374 | $62,041 |
| Tract 930537033930500 | 3,785±412 | $58,818 |
| Tract 930637033930600 | 4,443±445 | $71,538 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Caswell County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 75th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th of 100 |
| Median household income | 51st of 100 |
| Median home value | 77th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 94th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 100 |
| Median age | 30th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Caswell County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.