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Catawba, SC
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29704.
Population
1,071
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
108
ZIP codes
1
Catawba and its ZIP codes
Catawba at a glance
- Catawba is 39% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,632 a year, 14% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,200 (17% below South Carolina).
Local data for Catawba, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Catawba, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,632
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$216,200
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (53), Cuban Americans (47), Italian Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Catawba.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,002
106,236 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $6,208 per person
How people get to work
Catawba, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Catawba, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
645
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
383
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Catawba, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Catawba
1 in or overlapping Catawba. Population shown
Cities near Catawba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van WyckTown | 3.4 mi | 10.4 |
| LesslieCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.1 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Rock HillCity | 9.6 mi | 44.5 |
| Fort LawnTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| LancasterCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| Waxhaw, NCTown | 11 mi | 12.2 |
| Fort MillTown | 11 mi | 19.6 |
| Marvin, NCVillage | 11 mi | 6 |
| RichburgTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Baxter VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Mineral Springs, NCTown | 14 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Catawba, SC in?
- Catawba is in York County, South Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Catawba, SC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Catawba include 29704.
- What is the population of Catawba, SC?
- About 1,071 people live in Catawba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Catawba?
- Nearby places include Van Wyck (3.4 mi), Lesslie (3.5 mi), JAARS, NC (8.6 mi), Rock Hill (9.6 mi), Fort Lawn (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023