Etowah is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 7,642 people and two associated neighborhoods, Etowah is the 122nd largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Etowah is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Etowah is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Etowah who work in office and administrative support (14.94%), teaching (7.39%), and maintenance occupations (6.52%). Etowah is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Etowah’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Being a small town, Etowah does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Etowah citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.11% of adults in Etowah have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Etowah in 2022 was $38,815, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,260 for a family of four. However, Etowah contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Etowah is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Etowah home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Etowah residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Etowah include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and French. The most common language spoken in Etowah is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
