Catawba
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Catawba is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in York County, South Carolina, with 1,301 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lesslie, 4.1 miles NW.
- 1,301residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 131 / sq mipopulation density
- 29704ZIP code
About Catawba
Catawba ( kə-TAW-bə) is an unincorporated community in York County, South Carolina, United States, southeast of the city of Rock Hill.
The community, Catawba, was once referred to as Catawba Ridge, but this name recently became unpopular. Only tribal elders from the Catawba Indian Reservation now refer to the community as Catawba Ridge.
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Living in Catawba
- Median household income
- $59,632
- Median home value
- $216,200
- Median age
- 35.6
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Catawba had 1,301 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,301 |
|---|---|
| Density | 131 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Catawba at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,301 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.96 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8396° N, 80.8999° W |
| ZIP code | 29704 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4512430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Catawba
- Lesslie4.1 mi NW
- Van Wyck4.2 mi E
- JAARS, NC8.7 mi E
- Rock Hill9.6 mi NW
- Fort Lawn9.6 mi S
- Lancaster10.5 mi SE
- Richburg10.9 mi SW
- Irwin11.0 mi SE
- Waxhaw, NC11.3 mi NE
- Fort Mill11.7 mi N
- Marvin, NC12.0 mi NE
- Unity12.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Catawba
What county is Catawba in?
Catawba is in York County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Catawba, SC?
1,301 people lived in Catawba at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Catawba, SC?
The ZIP code of Catawba is 29704.
What is the elevation of Catawba?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Catawba?
Lesslie (4.1 mi), Van Wyck (4.2 mi), JAARS (8.7 mi), Rock Hill (9.6 mi), Fort Lawn (9.6 mi).
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