CITY · 2020 ACS
Catawba
South Carolina · 1,301 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 $48,250. Population has grown 17% since 2019. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
$48,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
Retail trade13.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic55%(609)
Black30.5%(338)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(59)
Asian4.3%(48)
Other4.9%(54)
Diversity Score74.7%(828)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(969)
Black10%(130)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(70)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other7.1%(92)
Diversity Score50.6%(659)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Catawba, South Carolina?
Catawba, South Carolina has about 1,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Catawba, South Carolina?
The typical household in Catawba, South Carolina earns about $48,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Catawba, South Carolina?
About 30.7% 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 28.8% of people in Catawba, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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South CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024