<![CDATA[Catfish farming is one of the rapidly growing fisheries sectors in urban areas, including Palembang City. However, the success of this business is greatly influenced by the socio-economic conditions of the farmers. A common problem faced is the lack of information about the socio-economic characteristics of catfish farming households, which can serve as a basis for policy formulation in developing aquaculture businesses. This study aims to identify the socio-economic characteristics of catfish farming households in Palembang City.This research uses a descriptive method and collects data through questionnaires and direct interviews with farmers in the districts of Plaju, Sematang Borang, Gandus, and Sukarami. The results indicate that 63% of farmers have completed senior high school education, 43% are in the productive age range of 41–50 years, and 51% have less than 10 years of work experience. Most farmers (70%) own farming land measuring 1,100–2,000 m², classified as medium-scale enterprises. Economically, 53 respondents earn additional income from agricultural activities such as patin fish farming, while 47 respondents earn income from non-agricultural sectors. The average monthly operational cost of catfish farming reaches IDR 10,887,512, dominated by variable costs amounting to IDR 8,839,525. These findings reflect the importance of understanding socio-economic conditions in the sustainable development of catfish farming businesses.]]>
