Demographics & People — Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,308 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,500 |
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| Median Age | 51.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,871 |
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| Family Households | 2,812 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2137 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,151 |
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| Black or African American | 128 |
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| Asian | 37 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 938 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,194 |
| German | 1,900 |
| English | 1,525 |
| Other groups | 1,117 |
| American | 789 |
| Irish | 760 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 496 |
| Italian | 478 |
| European | 369 |
| Polish | 364 |
Language
| English Only | 8,184 |
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| Spanish | 267 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,750 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 579 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,400 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina.
