Catawba County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 160,307 inhabitants. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842. Its county seat is Newton.
There are 11 city/town in Catawba County, NC. The largest city of Catawba County is Hickory with a population of 41,473. Other cities include, Newton population 13,224, Saint Stephens population 8,759, Conover population 8,573, Lake Norman of Catawba population 5,075
Saint Stephens, Town in Alabama, USA
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina, Catawba County provides a mix of charming small towns and thriving economic centers. Some notable cities and towns to explore include:
Hickory, the largest city in Catawba County, serves as a center of industry, retail, and recreation, including furniture manufacturing, shopping centers, and parks. The historic downtown Union Square area offers shops, restaurants, and museums.
Newton, the county seat, offers culture and history as home to the Catawba County Museum of History and scenic downtown area dotted with historic sites like the 1924 Courthouse and Schenck Mansion.
Maiden, one of Catawba County’s oldest towns, celebrates its heritage through Railroad Days and other community events. Antique shops and historic landmarks line Main Avenue.
Quaint small towns like Catawba, Conover, and Claremont retain their early 20th century architecture and hometown feel enriched by annual festivals and community pride.
Offering both economic opportunities and small town living, Catawba County's blend of cities and towns makes it easy to find the right North Carolina mountain town to call home.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catawba County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Brookford | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | 381 |
Catawba | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | 627 |
Claremont | City in North Carolina, United States | 1,414 |
Conover | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | 8,573 |
Hickory | The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. | 41,473 |
Lake Norman of Catawba | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina | 5,075 |
Longview | Town in North Carolina, United States | 4,871 |
Maiden | Town in North Carolina, USA | 3,421 |
Newton | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States | 13,224 |
Saint Stephens | Town in Alabama, USA | 8,759 |
Sherrills Ford | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina | 1,007 |