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Catawba

Ohio · 272 residents · 0.231 sq mi
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Catawba is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,179. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,800. Households here earn about 38% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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
272
−13%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,177 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+15%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242693153604051990201020202024Catawba
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,179
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,602
+33%since 2000
from $16,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(268)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+341%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catawba, Ohio?

Catawba, Ohio has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catawba, Ohio?

The typical household in Catawba, Ohio earns about $65,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catawba, Ohio expensive?

In Catawba, Ohio, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Catawba, Ohio?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Catawba, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catawba, Ohio?

About 7.4% of people in Catawba, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catawba, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Catawba, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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