Population 5,343 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Norman of Catawba
Household size in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake Norman of Catawba are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 27 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Lake Norman of Catawba skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in Lake Norman of Catawba, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Norman of Catawba
Renters in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lake Norman of Catawba is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lake Norman of Catawba: 18.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lake Norman of Catawba is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Lake Norman of Catawba has newer homes than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,266 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Norman of Catawba costs $1,266 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Norman of Catawba
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Lake Norman of Catawba than nationally: 42.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake Norman of Catawba is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Norman of Catawba
| Period | Lake Norman of Catawba | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Norman of Catawba runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Norman of Catawba compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 2.22 | 54.2 | 5.1% | 19.7% | 18.0% | 1999 | $1,266 | 42.9% | 93.9% | 3.6% |
| Sherrills Ford | 2.16 | 47.6 | 12.0% | 20.2% | 14.2% | 1993 | $1,179 | 34.7% | 95.8% | 3.9% |
| Terrell | 2.47 | 55.5 | 2.7% | 6.8% | 27.0% | 2000 | $1,307 | 50.3% | 94.8% | 10.7% |
| Longisland | 2.32 | 42.9 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 20.0% | 1990 | $970 | 26.1% | 88.6% | 0.8% |
| Denver | 2.59 | 46.2 | 5.7% | 15.1% | 9.1% | 2004 | $1,322 | 43.8% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Catawba | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.1% | 15.2% | 11.2% | 1985 | $1,107 | 18.6% | 87.5% | 1.6% |
| Mooresville | 2.61 | 41.3 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 9.2% | 2001 | $1,601 | 47.1% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
| Troutman | 2.92 | 40.8 | 6.1% | 16.3% | 10.0% | 1999 | $1,840 | 31.9% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Maiden | 2.66 | 41.5 | 11.6% | 17.7% | 7.6% | 1991 | $842 | 18.6% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Machpelah | 2.51 | 43.3 | 9.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 1999 | $821 | 33.5% | 95.8% | 3.0% |
| Cornelius | 2.34 | 44.5 | 7.3% | 31.3% | 7.8% | 1998 | $1,822 | 61.1% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Norman of Catawba. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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