Catawba County, NC
Catawba
Catawba County celebrates and supports its vibrant business community by developing a talented workforce through Catawba Valley Community College and Lenoir-Rhyne University, and actively growing its pro-business climate. Through the Edison Project competition, the region seeks out talented entrepreneurs and innovative business start-ups and assists with a viable business launch in the Greater Hickory Metro area.
REGIONAL BENEFITS
Population
2030 Population
Median Age
Labor Force
Regional Labor Force
Average Wage
Median Household Income
High School Graduation Rate
Post Secondary Degree
Education Break Down
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate Degree or Higher
Education Institutions
Appalachian State University
Catawba Valley Community College
Lenoir Rhyne University
Production
Management
Administrative Support
Logistics and Distribution
Sales
Furniture
Government Services
Machining and Metalworking
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Communications Equipment
Plastics
Advanced Textiles
Health Care Centers
Apple
Corning
CommScope
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Microsoft
Pierre
Commute Time
Charlotte International Airport (60-70 minutes)
Hickory Regional Airport
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Scott Millar
Catawba County Economic Development Corporation