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
Latitude & Longitude 35.7074,-81.0756
Altitude 886 feet / 270, 268 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 00:20:55 (16th April 2026)
Density 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.83% (2010-2020)
Weather 90℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Catawba is located at 35°42'26"N 81°4'32"W (35.7073600, -81.0756300).

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Weather

90°F
Partly Sunny
3 to 12 mph SW Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

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Official website of Catawba

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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
Catawba zip code is 28609. County name: Catawba, County fips: 37035
Chesnut Grove

Best Things to Do in Catawba

1Murray's Mill Historic Site

Rating: 4.8 (582)

1489 Murrays Mill Rd, Catawba, NC 28609, United States View details

Phone: +18282414299

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Catawba, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
198987 Mitchell Community College Statesville (NC) 28677-5293

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Catawba, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Catawba.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Catawba Post Office Catawba (NC) 28609

Other places with the same name (2)

  • 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