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Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 1,480 residents · 2.806 sq mi
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Lake Waccamaw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,480
+5%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+1%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8391K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Waccamaw
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,487
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,692 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,147
+62%since 2000
from $23,502 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,138)
Black15.9%(224)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.7%(503)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,192)
Black13.2%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.4%(51)
Diversity Score39.1%(579)
Diversity Score
39
+10%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina has about 1,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina earns about $63,487 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 $244,300, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina?

About 34.9% 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 12.7% 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 556 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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