Catawba County, North Carolina

Total Population: 162,051

County Seat: Newton

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Median Home Value

$218,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,544

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)72.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races4.0%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,544

Mean Household Income

$87,768

Per Capita Income

$36,025

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$218,100

Median Rent

$891/mo

Total Housing Units

72,028

Owner-Occupied

72.7%

Renter-Occupied

27.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37035.