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Catawba

North Carolina · 603 residents · 4.637 sq mi
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Catawba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,321. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
−14%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+22%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4265025796557321990201020202024Catawba
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,321
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,290
+21%since 2000
from $20,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(433)
Black30.2%(211)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(39)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(421)
Black21.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(39)
Asian1%(6)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score56.8%(342)
Diversity Score
57
−11%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catawba, North Carolina?

Catawba, North Carolina has about 603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catawba, North Carolina?

The typical household in Catawba, North Carolina earns about $37,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catawba, North Carolina expensive?

In Catawba, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Catawba, North Carolina?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Catawba, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catawba, North Carolina?

About 7.7% of people in Catawba, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catawba, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Catawba, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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