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Lake Norman of Catawba

North Carolina · 9,906 residents · 24.137 sq mi
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Lake Norman of Catawba is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $492,600. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,906
+6%since 2023
from 9,308 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 386 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+1%since 2023
from 50.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,656
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,836 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,290
−2%since 2023
from $65,368 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−4%since 2023
from 0.471 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $522,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,246 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−11%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(8,068)
Black1.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(938)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other1.5%(137)
Diversity Score29.8%(2,770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(8,603)
Black1.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(883)
Asian1.7%(172)
Other1.4%(136)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,937)
Diversity Score
30
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+9%since 2023
from 34.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
54.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina?

Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina has about 9,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina earns about $112,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $492,600, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina?

About 4.2% of people in Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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