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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lucama

North Carolina · 847 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Lucama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

847
−8%since 1990
from 920 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,393 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+15%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8109181K1K1K1990201020202024Lucama
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,448 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,634
+74%since 1990
from $10,151 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
57.6%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
42.4% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(857)
Black6.8%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(648)
Black15.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(55)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score47.2%(400)
47
+196%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−9%since 1990
from 18.6 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 Lucama, North Carolina?

Lucama, North Carolina has about 847 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lucama, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lucama, North Carolina earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucama, North Carolina expensive?

In Lucama, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Lucama, North Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lucama, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucama, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of people in Lucama, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucama, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucama, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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