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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 1,411 residents · 2.806 sq mi
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Lake Waccamaw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,692. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $133,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,411
+53%since 1990
from 924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
503 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 329 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.8
+12%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8391K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Waccamaw
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,692
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,502
+107%since 1990
from $11,363 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$541
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.8
−13%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(742)
Black15.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.1%(380)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,138)
Black15.9%(224)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score35.7%(503)
36
−13%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina has about 1,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina earns about $47,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina expensive?

In Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of people in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 487 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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