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Claremont, NC
City in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Population
1,922
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
657
ZIP codes
0
Claremont and its ZIP codes
Claremont at a glance
- Claremont is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,667, 8% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,300 (12% below North Carolina) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Claremont, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Claremont, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,667
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (232), Puerto Ricans (179), Irish Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catawba County. PPP loans are for Claremont.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,014
89,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Claremont, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Claremont, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Claremont, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Claremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CatawbaTown | 4.2 mi | 4.6 |
| ConoverCity | 5.3 mi | 11.5 |
| NewtonCity | 5.8 mi | 13.8 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| HickoryCity | 10 mi | 32.3 |
| MaidenTown | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| BrookfordTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Norman of CatawbaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 24.1 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Long ViewTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| HiddeniteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| TroutmanTown | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| DenverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Claremont, NC in?
- Claremont is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Claremont, NC?
- About 1,922 people live in Claremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Claremont?
- Nearby places include Catawba (4.2 mi), Conover (5.3 mi), Newton (5.8 mi), St. Stephens (7.6 mi), Hickory (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023