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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

1,301
+17%since 2019
from 1,108 in 2019
2010 – 2024
130 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 111 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.5
−13%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
8691K1K1K2K201020202024Catawba
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$29,230
−2%since 2019
from $29,722 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
28.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

75.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
24.1% rent
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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)
51
−32%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.5 min
−10%since 2019
from 41.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
79.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
22.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
66.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
17.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
44.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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