Catawba

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Catawba, South Carolina
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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.

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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Median household income
$59,632
Median home value
$216,200
Median age
35.6
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Catawba, SC population

Catawba had 1,301 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,301
Density131 per sq mi (50 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Catawba at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyYork County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,301 (2020)
Land area9.96 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Water area0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²)
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates34.8396° N, 80.8999° W
ZIP code29704
Census code (GEOID)4512430

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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