Catawba
Town in Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba is a town in Catawba County, North Carolina, with 702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Claremont, 4.8 miles W.
- 702residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
- 28609ZIP code
About Catawba
Catawba is a town in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Catawba had a population of 702. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. As with the county, the name recalls the Catawba people, the indigenous people who once inhabited the area.
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Living in Catawba
- Median household income
- $47,250
- Median home value
- $163,000
- Median rent
- $1,118/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Catawba had 702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Catawba at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 702 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.63 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7077° N, 81.0695° W |
| ZIP code | 28609 |
| Official website | townofcatawbanc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Catawba
- Claremont4.8 mi W
- Conover8.2 mi W
- Lake Norman of Catawba8.8 mi SE
- Newton9.7 mi W
- Troutman10.0 mi E
- St. Stephens10.9 mi W
- Stony Point11.2 mi N
- Denver11.3 mi S
- Maiden11.9 mi SW
- Statesville12.3 mi NE
- Lake Norman of Iredell13.3 mi SE
- Hiddenite13.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Catawba
What county is Catawba in?
Catawba is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Catawba, NC?
702 people lived in Catawba at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Catawba, NC?
The ZIP code of Catawba is 28609.
What is the elevation of Catawba?
886 feet (270 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Catawba?
Claremont (4.8 mi), Conover (8.2 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (8.8 mi), Newton (9.7 mi), Troutman (10.0 mi).
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