Population
| Total Population | 155,457 |
| Total Households | 61,204 |
| Average Age | 39.9 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 19.4% |
| 15-24 years | 12% |
| 25-34 years | 11.9% |
| 35-44 years | 13.9% |
| 45-54 years | 14.7% |
| 65+ years | 13.4% |
| 55-64 years | 14.6% |
ESRI 2012
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $40,554 | $20,358 |
| 2012 | $41,069 | $22,122 |
| 2017 | $49,025 | $24,574 |
ESRI 2012
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 19,839 | 18.1% |
| High School Graduate | 35,075 | 32.0% |
| Some College | 21,922 | 20.0% |
| Associates Degree | 10,303 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,674 | 14.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 6,796 | 6.2% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 74,665 |
| Employed | 63,895 |
| Unemployed | 10,770 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.4% |
NC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Catawba Memorial Hospital |
| CommScope Inc. |
| Frye Regional Medical Center |
| Corning Cable Systems LLC |
| Hickory Springs Mfg. Co. |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 777 | 0.8% |
| Construction | 3,297 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21,409 | 21.9% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 4,355 | 4.5% |
| Information | 825 | 0.8% |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,259 | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 10,898 | 11.2% |
| FIRE | 5,832 | 6% |
| Services | 35,640 | 36.5% |
| Public Administration | 10,285 | 10.5% |
EMSI 2013
Catawba County possesses a diverse economy with a strong manufacturing climate along with extensive retail and residential developments. Outlook Americas has ranked three Catawba County municipalities in the top five Best Manufacturing Small Towns in the Country. Some of the diversified manufacturing sectors that call Catawba County home include machining and metal working, plastics, cable and furniture.
The Hickory Metro area has been named the 10th Best Place to Live and Raise a Family in the United States by Reader’s Digest. Business North Carolina magazine also reported that Catawba County’s largest city, Hickory, was the eighth best city in the state for its quality of life.
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Catawba County Economic Development Corporation Scott Millar P.O. Box 3388 Hickory, NC 28603 828-267-1564 catawbaedc.org smillar@catawbacountync.gov |
Charlotte Regional Partnership David Swenson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dswenson@charlotteusa.com |
