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Lake Norman of Catawba

North Carolina · 8,658 residents · 24.137 sq mi
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Lake Norman of Catawba is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $422,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,658
+3%vs 2021
vs 8,441 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
359 / sq mi
+3%vs 2021
vs 350 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+7%vs 2021
vs 48.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,424
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $89,004 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,031
−7%vs 2021
vs $56,174 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $428,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,270 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.9% in 2021
14.8% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+6%vs 2021
vs 4.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(7,875)
Black1.1%(95)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(471)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(1,333)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(7,791)
Black2.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(280)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,349)
Diversity Score
16
−1%vs 2021
vs 16 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 34.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.8% in 2021
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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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 8,658 residents according to the 2020 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 $82,424 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 $422,000, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

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

About 40.2% 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 5.6% 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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