Catawba County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 163,573 | — | #421 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,864 | -9.7% | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,466 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 | -14.3% | #964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $965 | -17.0% | #1,120 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.1% | #1,457 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Catawba County has a population of 163,573, making it the #421 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Catawba County is $67,864, ranking #1,357 out of 3,222 counties — 9.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Catawba County is $241,600 (-14.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $965/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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89.4% of residents in Catawba County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County, North Carolina has a total population of 163,573, making it the 421st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Catawba County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Catawba County is $67,864, which ranks #1,357 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Catawba County is $241,600, 14.3% below the national median. Renters in Catawba County pay a median gross rent of $965 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Catawba County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Catawba County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%).
All data for Catawba County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.