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Catawba, NC


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Catawba, North Carolina

Catawba, North Carolina is 31 miles N of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 35 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Catawba county. The town is part of the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir metro area. The population of Catawba is 698.

The People and Families of Catawba

In Catawba, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 34% of Catawba is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Catawba has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Catawba had a median family income of $42,083.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Catawba.

Catawba Housing

Of the housing in Catawba, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Catawba, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Catawba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCatawba Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Catawba, NC

Comparing Catawba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime48
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