Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County is home to 163,573 people. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $67,864.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 163,573 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,864 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.7% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.3% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.6% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $241,600 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $965 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.0% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.