Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

162,051

0.646% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.8

0.723% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

1.71% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,544

3.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$218,100

12.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

72,124

1.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC had a population of 162k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $64,544. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC grew from 161,011 to 162,051, a 0.646% increase and its median household income grew from $62,070 to $64,544, a 3.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Other (Hispanic) (3.97%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%).

12.8% of the households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Catawba Valley Community College (1,765 degrees awarded in 2022) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (607 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was $218,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC borders Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, and Iredell (South)--Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 162k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.74% of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2023, there were 9.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.68k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Spanish (12,964 households), Hmong (3,743 households), and Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (364 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,005

Women

50.9%

79,221

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 161,226 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 493
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 595
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.68k ± 525

11.1%

Hispanic Population

18k people

11.1% of the people in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are hispanic (18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,162 ± 1,563 people
Laos
885 ± 728 people
Guatemala
580 ± 590 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,162 Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Laos with 885 and Guatemala with 580.

Foreign-Born Population

6.74%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

6.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2023, 6.74% of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was 6.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,964 households (8.46%)
Hmong
3,743 households (2.44%)
Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
364 households (0.237%)

12.8% of the households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 8.46% of the households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,009 ± 371
Gulf War (2001-)
1,817 ± 392
Gulf War (1990s)
1,350 ± 297

Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,782 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,362 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,733 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($177,766), Other personal services ($165,470), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($157,752).

Males in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,150. The income inequality in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,529

Women

47.5%

37,030

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 70,559 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

72.1k

2022 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 71.1k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,465 people), Other managers (1,929 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,810 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.1k

2022 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 71.1k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,782 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,362 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,733 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,153

Median earning men ± $1,187

$36,413

Median earning women ± $1,382

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($67,344), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,089), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,113), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,568), and Public Administration ($59,330).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC awarded 2,372 degrees. The student population of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,691 male students and 3,835 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are White (1,643 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (260 and 11.2%), Asian (165 and 7.1%), and Black or African American (142 and 6.11%).

The largest universities in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Catawba Valley Community College (1,765 and 74.4%) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (607 and 25.6%).

The most popular majors in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (597 and 25.2%), General Business Administration & Management (262 and 11%), and Registered Nursing (135 and 5.69%).

The median tuition cost in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $43,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.74%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,526 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,526 students enrolled in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,247 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
597 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Catawba Valley Community College
1,765 degrees awarded
Lenoir-Rhyne University
607 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Catawba Valley Community College with 1,765 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,031 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC, which is 0.769 times less than the 1,341 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,643 degrees mean that there were 6.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 260 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($239) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.1k), Some college (27.2k), and Bachelors Degree (21.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was $218,100 in 2023, which is 0.719 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $194,000 to $218,100, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC is $64,544. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$218,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,700

$47,414

Median Property Taxes

±$1,799

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.7% of the housing units in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,544

Median Household Income

± $1,989

65.2k

Number of Households

± 2,149

In 2023, the median household income of the 65.2k households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC grew to $64,544 from the previous year's value of $62,070.

The following chart displays the households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.582% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (9.43%)
Worked At Home (7.52%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.43%) and those who worked at home (7.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC (20.4k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC declined by 0.533% from 11.8% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.