Catawba Population

2010–2026

742

2026 projection

5.7% since 2020 (increase)

0200400600800201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Catawba. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026742+60.82%
2025736+121.66%
2024724+91.26%
2023715+70.99%
2022708+60.85%
202170200.00%
2020702+121.74%
2019690+101.47%
2018680+101.49%
2017670+101.52%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Catawba is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Catawba County and North Carolina.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Catawba County+5.8%
  • Catawba+5.1%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Catawba Demographics

35.8median age

Median age

Female35.3 yrs
Male37 yrs

Adults

507
41 seniors (65+) · 8% of adults466 other adults

Sex

Female 42% · 264Male 58% · 364

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 6 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Catawba Income

$47,250median household income

Median household income

$47,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,357

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.4%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Catawba Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%32%39%
Never married33%34%30%
Divorced26%31%18%
Widowed5%3%7%
Separated2%0%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201