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28609

Catawba, NC

Total Population
5,504
Median Household Income
$73,359
Median Home Value
$213,200
Median Rent
$1,046

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,359
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$213,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,046
100% above state median
Median Age
47.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Catawba, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 47.0 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,359
-2.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.33 people

Total Households
2,363
Family Households
55.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
41.4%
#2 Industry
Education
23.4%
#3 Industry
Arts,
9.9%
Total Employed Residents:1,486

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.9%
66 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,260
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.6%
2,503 employed
Labor Force
2,565
62 unemployed
Median Age
47.0 years
Per Capita Income
$35,354
Poverty Rate
12.0%

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