Catawba County, North Carolina
Total Population: 162,051
County Seat: Newton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.