Catawba County, NC

County

Cities in Catawba County

Lake Norman of Catawba

Neighborhoods in Catawba County

Advent Crossroads / Meadow Brook Village

Sunrise Beach / Catfish

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Catawba

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.2%

Households with Children

30.2%

School Enrollment K-12

17,041

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.8%
High School / GED: 28.7%
Some College or Associate's: 33.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.0%
Single Parents: 11.2%
Couples & Adults: 37.9%
Living Alone: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
Asian: 4.3%
Black or African American: 7.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 53.8%
Puerto Rican: 13.5%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 12.4%
South American: 10.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 1.0%
Other Black: 39.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.2%
Spanish: 8.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources