Catawba County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
162,051
Male
79,678
49.2%
Female
82,373
50.8%
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
6.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.4%
High School or Higher37.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.7%
Married
43.4%
Catawba County, NC has a population of 162,051 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 75.8% of the population. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.7% of residents are foreign-born.