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 $65,933 with a poverty rate of 17.31%. The median age in Catawba is 37.9 years: 36.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Catawba was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 78.04% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 17.96% |
| Asian | 49 | 4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 520 | 2.36 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 192 | 3.01 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 129 | 2.93 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 129 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 70 | 2.01 | 0 | 100 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 2.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 21.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 4.01% |
| High School Graduate | 270 | 31.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.12% |
| Some College | 227 | 26.8% |
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 | 595 | 522 | 101 |
| Black | 220 | 209 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 97.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $70,232 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,282 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,711 | $55,064 | $45,625 |
| Some College | $53,485 | $55,572 | $47,463 |
$46,711
Average Earnings
$55,064
Average Male
$45,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Catawba residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 106 | 11.09% |
| Black | 220 | 57 | 25.91% |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 100% |
17.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.25%
Male Poverty Rate
23.92%
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 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 39.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.45% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,886 | $72,946 |
| Households | $55,385 | $65,933 |
| Married Families | $48,387 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,433 | $44,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
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
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 5.83% |
| Black | 9 | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
65.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
44.73%
Born in Catawba
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
97.39% of Catawba residents were born in the United States, with 44.73% having been born in South Carolina. 1.47% 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% |