Catawba County's estimated 2026 population is 171,252 with a growth rate of 1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Catawba County is the 19th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 154,758 and has seen a growth of 10.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Catawba County includes 75.81% White, 8.01% Black or African American, 4.23% other race, 4.14% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (75.81%)
Black or African American (8.01%)
Two or more races (7.31%)
Other race (4.23%)
Asian (4.14%)
Native American (0.48%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122,846 | 75.81% |
| Black or African American | 12,975 | 8.01% |
| Two or more races | 11,841 | 7.31% |
| Other race | 6,849 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 6,703 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 772 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Catawba County's average per capita income is $45,097. Household income levels show a median of $64,544. The poverty rate stands at 12.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,179 | $120,408 |
| Families | $77,840 | $102,975 |
| Households | $64,544 | $87,768 |
| Non Families | $36,624 | $51,687 |
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