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Catawba

South Carolina · 1,343 residents · 9.971 sq mi
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Catawba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $130,100. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,343
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,349 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 135 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+33%vs 2011
vs 30.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8691K1K1K2K201020202024Catawba
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,104
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,412 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,792
−6%vs 2011
vs $20,037 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.435 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $153,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $687 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−14%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,120)
Black4.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian2.1%(28)
Other9.4%(127)
Diversity Score37.4%(505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,029)
Black17.1%(229)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(45)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other6.7%(91)
Diversity Score53.2%(715)
Diversity Score
53
+42%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 24.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Female
48.4%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catawba, South Carolina?

Catawba, South Carolina has about 1,343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Catawba, South Carolina earns about $34,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catawba, South Carolina expensive?

In Catawba, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Catawba, South Carolina?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Catawba, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catawba, South Carolina?

About 38.8% of people in Catawba, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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