Catawba, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 1,343.
Males: 746  (55.6%)
Females: 597  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

33.0 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29704, 29730.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,613
Catawba:

$83,613
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,167

Catawba CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $366,600
Catawba:

$366,600
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $203,258; detached houses: $255,662; mobile homes: $73,229

Median gross rent in 2022: $946.

March 2022 cost of living index in Catawba: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.6%
(17.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.5% for Black residents, 87.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 80.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Catawba, SC (2022)
    • 99366.4%White alone
    • 28919.3%Black alone
    • 966.4%Hispanic
    • 624.1%Asian alone
    • 493.3%Two or more races

Races in Catawba detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Catawba, South Carolina as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Catawba is 487 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (29.3%), American (7.8%), Italian (7.1%), English (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 570 feet

43 residents are foreign born (2.2% Asia, 0.7% Latin America).

This place:

2.9%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charlotte, NC (25.0 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (476.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Lesslie, SC (1.9 miles ),
Van Wyck, SC (2.5 miles ),
Landsford, SC (2.8 miles ),
Rock Hill, SC (3.0 miles ),
JAARS, NC (3.1 miles ),
Fort Lawn, SC (3.2 miles ),
Marvin, NC (3.3 miles ),
Fort Mill, SC (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.85 N, Longitude: 80.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 803

Distribution of median household income in Catawba, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Catawba, SC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.9. This is about average.

City:

70.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0974. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0974
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.12. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.12
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00085. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00085
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Catawba-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.5 miles away from the Catawba place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1957, a category F4 tornado 24.3 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 70 people.

Earthquake activity:

Catawba-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.7 miles away from Catawba center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 268.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 142.1 miles away from Catawba center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 184.2 miles away from Catawba center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 132.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in York County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Catawba:

  • CENTRAL CAROLINAS REHAB COMPLEX (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LANCASTER, SC)
  • WESTMINSTER HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCK HILL, SC)
  • MAGNOLIA MANOR - ROCK HILL (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCK HILL, SC)
  • AGAPE REHABILITATION OF ROCK HILL (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCK HILL, SC)
  • DOWDY GARDNER NSG CARE CTR - ROCK HILL (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCK HILL, SC)
  • FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES OF YORK COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; ROCK HILL, SC)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE FORT LAWN (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; FORT LAWN, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Catawba:

  • York Technical College (about 8 miles; Rock Hill, SC; Full-time enrollment: 3,572)
  • Winthrop University (about 9 miles; Rock Hill, SC; FT enrollment: 5,575)
  • Queens University of Charlotte (about 24 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 2,083)
  • Central Piedmont Community College (about 26 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 15,371)
  • Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (about 27 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • Wingate University (about 28 miles; Wingate, NC; FT enrollment: 2,125)
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte (about 33 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 22,807)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lesslie Fire Department Station 3 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Catawba include: Catawba Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (A), Catawba Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Boyds Pond Four (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ferry Branch (A), Abernathy Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

York County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Catawba that have no violations reported:

  • CEDAR VALLEY MHP (4660009) (Population served: 290, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.8%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Catawba:

Marital status in Catawba, SC
  • Never married: 35.7%
  • Now married: 45.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Catawba:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
South Carolina average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Catawba
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Catawba, SC (based on York County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant67,634215
Mainline Protestant20,90160
Catholic14,0305
Black Protestant5,60534
Other4,12111
Orthodox151
None113,767-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 40
Here:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Here:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 97
York County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 117
York County:

5.61 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
York County:

28.0%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Catawba:

  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WBZK (980 AM; 3 kW; YORK, SC; Owner: CAROLINA METRO RADIO, LLC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WLTC (1370 AM; 20 kW; GASTONIA, NC)
  • WNOW (1030 AM; daytime; 9 kW; MINT HILL, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE METRO RADIO, INC.)
  • WAVO (1150 AM; 1 kW; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WHVN, INC.)
  • WCGC (1270 AM; 10 kW; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WHVN, INC.)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNZ (610 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Catawba:

  • WNSC-FM (88.9 FM; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W232AX (94.3 FM; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: OUR THREE SONS BROADCASTING, LLP)
  • WRHM (107.1 FM; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: OUR THREE SONS BROADCASTING, LLP)
  • WWMG (96.1 FM; SHELBY, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKKT (96.9 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRBK (90.3 FM; RICHBURG, SC; Owner: RICHBURG EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WLNK (107.9 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WRFX-FM (99.7 FM; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSOC-FM (103.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBAV-FM (101.9 FM; GASTONIA, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSS (104.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPEG (97.9 FM; CONCORD, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNKS (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W219CH (91.7 FM; LOWRYS, SC; Owner: RICHBURG EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WLYT (102.9 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBT-FM (99.3 FM; CHESTER, SC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WRCM (91.9 FM; WINGATE, NC; Owner: COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE BROADCASTING CO)
  • WFAE (90.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY RADIO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WNMX-FM (106.1 FM; WAXHAW, NC; Owner: GHB OF WAXHAW, INC)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Catawba:

  • WNSC-TV (Channel 30; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WBTV (Channel 3; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS/WBTV, INC.)
  • WAFF (Channel 48; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WCNC-TV (Channel 36; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WCNC-TV, INC.)
  • WJZY (Channel 46; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WJZY-TV, INC.)
  • WWWB (Channel 55; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WWWB-TV, INC.)
  • WSOC-TV (Channel 9; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGTB-LP (Channel 28; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.)
  • WTVI (Channel 42; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WCCB (Channel 18; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WUNG-TV (Channel 58; CONCORD, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WOLO-TV (Channel 25; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W25BR (Channel 25; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WLTX (Channel 19; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WACH (Channel 57; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WAXN (Channel 64; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIS (Channel 10; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W52CW (Channel 52; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W34BN (Channel 34; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Catawba, South Carolina
  • Fatal accident count20
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents40
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities22
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents55
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4
  • South Carolina average
  • Fatal accident count11043
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16594
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3663
  • Fatalities11989
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25054
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1951
See more detailed statistics of Catawba fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 495ft / 151mTotal length
  • $1,262,000Total costs
  • 108,975Total average daily traffic
  • 13,622Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Catawba, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 111960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Catawba, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Catawba)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Catawba, SC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • CATAWBA, 2 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 34.875417 Lon: -80.929778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WCU212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6048.97 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/29/2010, Certifier: David A Christman, Registrant: Time Warner Ny Cable LLC, 290 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06902, Phone: (203) 328-0671, Fax: (203) 328-4042, Email:

  • NEEDY SC, 4700 Catawba River Road (24609 / Needy) (Lat: 34.812139 Lon: -80.931639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.8 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQIT259,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • CR33XC201, 4700 Catawba River Road (24609 / Needy) (Lat: 34.812139 Lon: -80.931639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.8 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQQU883,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2013, Expiration Date: 03/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Catawba)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: STEELE GUY P RANS S12XL AIRAILE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 10026, N10026, N-10026, Serial Number: 01020939, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Arthur P Jackson, 4230 Poverty Hill Ln, Catawba, SC 29704
  • Aircraft: COGGINS CHARLES E SKY RANGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 10396, N10396, N-10396, Serial Number: SKR 0504578, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 4230 Poverty Hill Ln, Catawba, SC 29704

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Catawba, SC
  • 96.6%Electricity
  • 3.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Catawba, SC
  • 66.0%Electricity
  • 18.0%No fuel used
  • 16.0%Utility gas


Catawba compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Catawba on our top lists:

  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Indonesia (population 500+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
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Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.