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Catawba

Wisconsin · 136 residents (2025 est.) · 4.437 sq mi
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Catawba has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $58,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+14%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+1%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:136 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
791061331591861990201020202024Catawba
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,955
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,325
+33%since 2000
from $18,319 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−10%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−46%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(11)
Diversity Score32.7%(56)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catawba, Wisconsin?

Catawba, Wisconsin has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catawba, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Catawba, Wisconsin earns about $67,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catawba, Wisconsin expensive?

In Catawba, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $58,500.

How educated are people in Catawba, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Catawba, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catawba, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% of people in Catawba, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catawba, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Catawba, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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