Catawba County Demographics
A map of Catawba County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 116,120 | 72.3% |
Hispanic | 17,377 | 10.8% |
Black | 12,628 | 7.9% |
Asian | 6,937 | 4.3% |
Multiracial | 6,552 | 4.1% |
Native American/Other | 996 | 0.6% |
Catawba County, North Carolina had a population of 160,610 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 7.9% Black, 4.3% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Catawba County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Catawba County is the 18th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
Catawba County's White Population
116,120 residents of Catawba County identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Catawba County slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #42 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more White than neighboring Gaston County (67.4% White). Catawba County is less White than neighboring Lincoln County (82.5% White), Alexander County (84.8% White), Iredell County (73.1% White), and Caldwell County (84.1% White).
Catawba County's Black Population
12,628 residents of Catawba County identify as Black, or 7.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Catawba County less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more Black than neighboring Lincoln County (5.1% Black), Alexander County (5.3% Black), and Caldwell County (4.8% Black). Catawba County is less Black than neighboring Gaston County (17.4% Black), and Iredell County (11.4% Black).
Catawba County's Asian Population
6,937 residents of Catawba County identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Catawba County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln County (0.8% Asian), Alexander County (1.1% Asian), Gaston County (1.5% Asian), Iredell County (2.5% Asian), and Caldwell County (0.7% Asian).
Catawba County's Hispanic Population
17,377 residents of Catawba County identify as Hispanic, or 10.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Catawba County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln County (7.4% Hispanic), Alexander County (5% Hispanic), Gaston County (8.8% Hispanic), Iredell County (8.5% Hispanic), and Caldwell County (6.1% Hispanic).
Catawba County's Native American/Other Population
996 residents of Catawba County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Catawba County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Alexander County (0.5% Native American/Other). Catawba County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gaston County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Catawba County's Multiracial Population
6,552 residents of Catawba County identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Catawba County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Catawba County is ranked #19 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Catawba County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln County (3.7% Multiracial), Alexander County (3.3% Multiracial), Iredell County (4% Multiracial), and Caldwell County (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.