Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lake Norman of Catawba
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 Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.75 sq mi (48.56 km2) |
| • Land | 10.09 sq mi (26.14 km2) |
| • Water | 8.66 sq mi (22.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,658 |
| • Density | 461.76/sq mi (178.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-36511 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403201 |
Lake Norman of Catawba is a special kind of community in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The population here was 11,395 people in 2020. This was a big jump from 7,411 people in 2010! Lake Norman of Catawba is part of a larger area called the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Lake Norman of Catawba's Location
Lake Norman of Catawba is found in the southeastern part of Catawba County. It's made up of many neighborhoods that sit along the western side of Lake Norman. This lake is a very large reservoir on the Catawba River. The area also includes the shores of many smaller water areas that branch off the main lake.
Borders and Nearby Communities
The eastern edge of the CDP is the middle of the Catawba River. This river also forms the border between Catawba County and Iredell County. To the south, it meets the Lincoln County line. On the west and north, the area is bordered by several country roads. It stretches as far north as Long Island Road. Inside this CDP, you'll find smaller communities. These include Terrell, Sherrills Ford, Monbo, and Long Island.
Roads and Travel
North Carolina Highway 150 runs through the southern part of Lake Norman of Catawba. It goes right through the middle of Terrell. From there, you can drive about 11 miles east to Mooresville. Or, you can head west about 17 miles to Lincolnton.
The Marshall Steam Station
The Marshall Steam Station is a power plant that uses coal to make electricity. It's run by Duke Energy and is located in this area. It's just northeast of downtown Terrell. In 2014, Duke Energy had to fix a leaking pipe at the plant. They received permission to manage the coal ash from the station. Later, in 2015, Duke reported that a sinkhole had appeared near the plant's dam. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said Duke fixed the hole by adding a special liner and filling it with crushed stone.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Lake Norman of Catawba. They found that the total area is about 83.8 square kilometers (or 32.4 square miles). A large part of this area is land, about 61.7 square kilometers (23.8 square miles). The rest, about 22.1 square kilometers (8.5 square miles), is water. This means that about 26.35% of the area is covered by water.
Understanding the People: Demographics
Demographics is the study of people in a certain area. It looks at things like how many people live there, their ages, and how households are set up.
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| 2020 | 11,395 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 4,744 people living in Lake Norman of Catawba. These people lived in 1,988 households, and 1,455 of these were families. The area had about 248 people per square mile. There were also 2,776 housing units available.
Population Makeup
Most of the people in Lake Norman of Catawba in 2000 were White (97.39%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.31%), Native American (0.40%), and Asian (0.19%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 0.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 25.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.7%) were married couples living together. About 5.7% had a female head of household with no husband present. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.77 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Lake Norman of Catawba was spread out by age. About 19.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest groups were those aged 25 to 44 (29.8%) and 45 to 64 (32.6%). About 12.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age was 42 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lake Norman of Catawba was $50,367. For families, the average income was $55,192. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the CDP was $27,278. About 5.6% of families and 7.1% of all people were living below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of those under 18 and 5.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Norman of Catawba (Carolina del Norte) para niños
