Catawba County, North Carolina Population 2022
Catawba County, North Carolina's estimated population is 162,143 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Catawba County, North Carolina is the 19th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 154,730 and has seen a growth of 4.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,862 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 10,729 | 1,867 | 21.07% |
| 1870 | 10,984 | 255 | 2.38% |
| 1880 | 14,946 | 3,962 | 36.07% |
| 1890 | 18,689 | 3,743 | 25.04% |
| 1900 | 22,133 | 3,444 | 18.43% |
| 1910 | 27,918 | 5,785 | 26.14% |
| 1920 | 33,839 | 5,921 | 21.21% |
| 1930 | 43,991 | 10,152 | 30.00% |
| 1940 | 51,653 | 7,662 | 17.42% |
| 1950 | 61,794 | 10,141 | 19.63% |
| 1960 | 73,191 | 11,397 | 18.44% |
| 1970 | 90,873 | 17,682 | 24.16% |
| 1980 | 105,208 | 14,335 | 15.77% |
| 1990 | 118,412 | 13,204 | 12.55% |
| 2010 | 154,730 | 36,318 | 30.67% |
| 2011 | 154,459 | -271 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 154,693 | 234 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 154,965 | 272 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 155,085 | 120 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 155,527 | 442 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 156,448 | 921 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 157,852 | 1,404 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 158,687 | 835 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 159,551 | 864 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 160,415 | 864 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 161,279 | 864 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 162,143 | 864 | 0.54% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124,385 | 78.47% |
| Black or African American | 13,148 | 8.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 632 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 7,064 | 4.46% |
| Some Other Race | 8,451 | 5.33% |
| Two or More Races | 4,827 | 3.05% |
Catawba County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 62,940 | 2.48 | 70.9 |
| Married | 31,404 | 3.02 | 82.7 |
| Male | 3,914 | 3.41 | 59.1 |
| Female | 7,580 | 3.12 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 20,042 | 1.2 | 62.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,075 | 4.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,844 | 8.94% |
| High School Graduate | 33,264 | 30.21% |
| Some College | 22,959 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 13,563 | 12.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,844 | 16.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,543 | 6.85% |
Catawba County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,944 | 3,291 | 1,295 |
| White | 88,168 | 78,782 | 22,298 |
| 2+ Races | 1,804 | 1,646 | 409 |
| Black | 8,846 | 7,081 | 871 |
| Hispanic | 7,600 | 4,601 | 617 |
| Other Race | 4,060 | 2,356 | 265 |
| Native American | 505 | 320 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.83%.
$36,293
Average Earnings
$41,285
Average Male
$31,031
Average Female
Catawba County, North Carolina Language by Age
Catawba County, North Carolina Language
86.81% of Catawba County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 13.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.69% of the population.
Catawba County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 617 | 177 | 28.69% |
| Hispanic | 15,556 | 4,090 | 26.29% |
| Black | 12,191 | 3,013 | 24.71% |
| Asian | 6,985 | 969 | 13.87% |
| White | 116,770 | 10,678 | 9.14% |
| Other | 2,325 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 4,694 | 468 | 9.97% |
12.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.00%
Male Poverty Rate
13.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Catawba County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Catawba County, North Carolina is Native, with 28.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Catawba County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 9.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.66%.
Catawba County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Catawba County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Catawba County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Catawba County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,221 | 8.19% |
| Black | 682 | 6.70% |
| Native American | 21 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 124 | 2.61% |
| Other Race | 83 | 1.61% |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 2.35% |
Catawba County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
5.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.69%
Born in Catawba County, North Carolina
93.40%
Native Born
6.60%
Foreign Born
3.95%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.40% of Catawba County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 65.69% having been born in North Carolina. 3.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990