Catawba is a CDP located in York County South Carolina. Catawba has a 2024 population of 1,455. Catawba is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 36.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Catawba is $68,819 with a poverty rate of 26.62%. The median age in Catawba is 32.7 years: 30.1 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Catawba was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 69.63% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 22.79% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 54 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 543 | 2.65 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 225 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 157 | 0 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 143 | 3.35 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 18 | 4.78 | 0 | 100 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 3.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 28.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.11% |
| Some College | 260 | 27.31% |
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 | 596 | 528 | 157 |
| Black | 304 | 287 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 49 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,539 | $0 | $23,973 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,944 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,205 | $42,827 | $34,750 |
| Some College | $51,335 | $53,082 | $50,369 |
$39,205
Average Earnings
$42,827
Average Male
$34,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.16% of Catawba residents speak only English, while 6.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 978 | 174 | 17.79% |
| Black | 328 | 87 | 26.52% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 74 | 87.06% |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 100% |
| Multiple | 55 | 44 | 80% |
26.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.48%
Male Poverty Rate
38.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Catawba is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Catawba is White, with 17.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 40.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.66% |
| High School | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.34% |
| Male Employed | 10.36% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,258 | $78,124 |
| Households | $50,920 | $68,819 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,962 | $43,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.51% |
| Black | 14 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
54.48%
Born in Catawba
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
97.01% of Catawba residents were born in the United States, with 54.48% having been born in South Carolina. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,455 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 1,447 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 1,439 | -62 | -4.13% |
| 2021 | 1,501 | 432 | 40.41% |
| 2020 | 1,069 | -39 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 1,108 | -43 | -3.74% |
| 2018 | 1,151 | 55 | 5.02% |
| 2017 | 1,096 | 170 | 18.36% |
| 2016 | 926 | -118 | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 1,044 | -394 | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 1,438 | 234 | 19.44% |
| 2013 | 1,204 | -62 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 1,266 | -83 | -6.15% |
| 2011 | 1,349 | 6 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 1,343 | 0 | 0% |