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Lucama

North Carolina · 1,036 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 $36,667. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,100. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
+22%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8109181K1K1K1990201020202024Lucama
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,081
−3%since 2000
from $17,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(648)
Black15.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(55)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(400)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(463)
Black22.5%(233)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(284)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.4%(15)
Diversity Score81%(840)
Diversity Score
81
+72%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2013
from 59.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucama, North Carolina?

Lucama, North Carolina has about 1,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lucama, North Carolina earns about $36,667 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Lucama, North Carolina?

About 9.0% 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 31.8% of people in Lucama, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucama, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucama, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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