Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

Census Place

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2024 Population

12,494

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

48.3

1.26% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

2.51%

1.55% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$173,542

10.8% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$887,400

5.66% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,730

3.84% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Lake Norman of Catawba, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC was $887,400, and the homeownership rate was 94.9%.

Most people in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is home to a population of 12.5k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.87% of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC residents were born outside of the country (734 people).

In 2024, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 498 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 261 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 963
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
498 ± 277
White (Hispanic)
261 ± 298

7.01%

Hispanic Population

876 people

7.01% of the people in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC are hispanic (876 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
228,441 ± 11,609 people
India
90,815 ± 7,367 people
Honduras
52,061 ± 5,588 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

Foreign-Born Population

5.87%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

734 people

6.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

869 people

As of 2024, 5.87% of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC residents (734 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC was 6.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
169 ± 88
Gulf War (1990s)
122 ± 61
Gulf War (2001-)
116 ± 92

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC.

Health

97.7% of the population of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 1.34% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 8.81% between 18 and 34 years, 49% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.29%

Uninsured

62.7%

Employer Coverage

1.34%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC grew by 27.1% from 1.8% to 2.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC employs 5.73k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC were Health Care & Social Assistance (979 people), Manufacturing (829 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (761 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($250,001), Finance & Insurance ($201,389), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($180,694).

Employment

Occupations

5.73k

2024 Value

± 605

−3.84%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC declined at a rate of −3.84%, from 5.96k employees to 5.73k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC, are Management Occupations (1,607 people), Sales & Related Occupations (941 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (648 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.73k

2024 Value

± 605

−3.84%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC declined at a rate of −3.84%, from 5.96k employees to 5.73k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (979 people), Manufacturing (829 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (761 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC, though some of these residents may live in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$134,096

Median earning men ± $34,697

$60,490

Median earning women ± $14,682

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($250,001), Manufacturing ($195,536), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($187,468).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($250,001), Manufacturing ($112,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($104,659).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.675%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC was $887,400 in 2024, which is 2.67 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $839,900 to $887,400, a 5.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is 94.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$887,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$46,358

$4,345

Median Property Taxes

±$484

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 Lake Norman of Catawba, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

94.9%

Homeownership

2024

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 94.9% of the housing units in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 95.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$173,542

Median Household Income

± $41,160

4.58k

Number of Households

± 471

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.58k households in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC declined from $173,542 from the previous year's value of $194,519.

The following chart displays the households in Lake Norman of Catawba, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is from North Carolina.

0.466

2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.467

2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (64.8%)
Worked At Home (28.1%)
Carpooled (3.79%)

In 2024, 64.8% of workers in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.1%) and those who carpooled to work (3.79%).

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

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC (314 out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.