Catawba, North Carolina
Catawba: Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Catawba is a city located in the county of Catawba in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 603 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 627 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Catawba
| Population : | 627 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Catawba County |
| Postal code : | 28609 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 10.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 886 feet / 270, 268 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:03:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Catawba is located at 35°42'26"N 81°4'32"W (35.7073600, -81.0756300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Catawba
Demographics
The population of Catawba increased by 3.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 603 | - | census |
| 2011 | 612 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 611 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 613 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 612 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 612 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 615 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 618 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 622 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 624 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 627 | 0.48% | estimation process |
Schools in Catawba
College & universities near Catawba, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198987 | Mitchell Community College | Statesville (NC) | 28677-5293 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Catawba, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Catawba
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Post Office | Catawba (NC) | 28609 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Catawba , Ohio human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 275 people.
- Catawba , Wisconsin village in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 252 people.
Other cities in Catawba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catawba County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 41,473 | The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. |
| Newton | 13,224 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States |
| Saint Stephens | 8,759 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Conover | 8,573 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,075 | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Longview | 4,871 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maiden | 3,421 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Claremont | 1,414 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,007 | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Brookford | 381 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
