Census-designated place · North Carolina
Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina
Lake Norman of Catawba, census-designated place, in Catawba County, North Carolina. Lake Norman of Catawba had 9,906 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±891). GEOID 3736510.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,906
±891 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,658
Median household income
$112,656
±$20,505 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$492,600
±$50,881 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,319
±$142 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Lake Norman of Catawba and what county is it in?
Lake Norman of Catawba is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Catawba County, North Carolina. It covers 24.1 square miles of land, 359 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Norman of Catawba is in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Norman of Catawba, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Norman of Catawba's population at 9,906 (±891). The 2020 Census counted 8,658 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Norman of Catawba is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,906 ±891 | 163,573 | – |
| Households | 4,138 ±381 | 66,227 | – |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.15 | 2.43 | – |
| Housing units | 5,230 ±370 | 73,133 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Norman of Catawba?
The median resident of Lake Norman of Catawba is 51.2 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.9%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 ±3.7 | 42.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±3.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±4.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±2.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8% ±5.2 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2% ±2.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±2.1 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.0% ±6.3 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±5.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Norman of Catawba earn?
Half of Lake Norman of Catawba's 4,138 households earn less than $112,656 a year (±$20,505), against $67,864 in Catawba County and $72,388 in North Carolina. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,656 ±$20,505 | $67,864 | – |
| Mean household income | $152,922 ±$15,599 | $90,959 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,290 ±$6,391 | $37,462 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.4% ±4.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±2.4 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±3.0 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Owners occupy 85.7% of Lake Norman of Catawba's occupied homes and renters 14.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $492,600 by its owner (±$50,881). The median renter pays $1,319 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $492,600 ±$50,881 | $241,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,319 ±$142 | $965 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5% ±15.8 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,968 ±$189 | $1,343 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.7% ±4.0 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.3% ±4.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,230 ±370 | 73,133 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.6% ±3.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3% ±9.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1% ±5.7 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.7% ±3.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.4% ±4.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Norman of Catawba work and get to work?
67.1% of Lake Norman of Catawba's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.5 minutes.
| Measure | Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±4.3 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.1% ±6.7 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±4.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±4.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.5 min ±5.5 | 23.4 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Norman of Catawba?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Norman of Catawba, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $100,117 (Tract 115.06) to $107,143 (Tract 115.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 115.05Catawba County | 3,672 | $107,143 |
| Tract 115.06Catawba County | 3,872 | $100,117 |
| Tract 115.03Catawba County | 3,992 | $111,500 |
| Tract 115.01Catawba County | 5,577 | $72,484 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Norman of Catawba) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Norman of Catawba compare with other places in North Carolina?
Lake Norman of Catawba ranks 41st of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 97th | 443 |
| Residents per square mile | 397th | 443 |
| Median household income | 41st | 434 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 443 |
| Median home value | 38th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 99th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 326th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th | 421 |
| Median age | 62nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 66th | 443 |
| Work from home | 99th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 12th | 439 |
Lake Norman of Catawba's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Norman of Catawba?
12 of the 57 figures for Lake Norman of Catawba on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Norman of Catawba are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.