Statistics for Catawba County
Latest official figures for Catawba County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 170,172 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,710 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,010 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.14 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.92 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 13 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 67,864 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 12,403.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2 % | 2024 |