Etowah is a CDP located in Henderson County North Carolina. Etowah has a 2024 population of 7,813. Etowah is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually but its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,840 in 2020.
The average household income in Etowah is $94,354 with a poverty rate of 8.86%. The median age in Etowah is 48.3 years: 46.3 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Etowah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,699 | 87.12% |
| Two or more races | 335 | 4.36% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 243 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,220 | 2.39 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 2,044 | 2.81 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 810 | 1.25 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 213 | 2.65 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 153 | 2.37 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 401 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 609 | 10.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,412 | 23.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 744 | 12.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,351 | 22.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 0.75% |
| Some College | 1,409 | 23.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,260 | 4,882 | 2,017 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 182 | 62 |
| Other Race | 243 | 243 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 137 | 16 |
| Black | 185 | 185 | 28 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $43,088 | $69,896 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $90,556 | $50,641 |
| High School Graduate | $32,847 | $29,338 | $35,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,301 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,998 | $31,389 | $38,012 |
| Some College | $27,046 | $32,991 | $26,462 |
$36,998
Average Earnings
$31,389
Average Male
$38,012
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.9% of Etowah residents speak only English, while 9.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,643 | 470 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 209 | 44.95% |
| Multiple | 335 | 208 | 62.09% |
| Asian | 86 | 2 | 2.33% |
| Other | 243 | 1 | 0.41% |
8.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.19%
Male Poverty Rate
6.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Etowah is Multiple, with 62.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Etowah is Other, with 0.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.27% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.54% |
| Some College | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.25% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,397 | $102,695 |
| Households | $76,071 | $94,354 |
| Married Families | $92,430 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $61,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
669
Number of Veterans
633
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 185 |
| Korea | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 75+ | 204 |
| 18 to 34 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 8.08% |
| Other Race | 145 | 59.67% |
| Black | 66 | 35.68% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 11.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.04%
Born in Etowah
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
95.1% of Etowah residents were born in the United States, with 48.04% having been born in North Carolina. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,813 | 62 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,751 | 62 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 7,689 | 225 | 3.01% |
| 2021 | 7,464 | -376 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 7,840 | 187 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 7,653 | 233 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 7,420 | -169 | -2.23% |
| 2017 | 7,589 | 352 | 4.86% |
| 2016 | 7,237 | 440 | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 6,797 | -65 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 6,862 | -163 | -2.32% |
| 2013 | 7,025 | 160 | 2.33% |
| 2012 | 6,865 | -101 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 6,966 | 22 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 6,944 | 0 | 0% |