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Wakulla

North Carolina · 142 residents · 0.86 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 33 residents. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−19%since 2023
from 175 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 203 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+37%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
46142237332428201020202024Wakulla
2024142
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,353
+16%since 2023
from $27,843 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+17%since 2023
from 0.486 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,900
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.1%(163)
Diversity Score16%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93%(132)
Diversity Score16.4%(23)
Diversity Score
16
+2%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
+33.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
Female
64.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakulla, North Carolina?

Wakulla, North Carolina has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wakulla, North Carolina expensive?

In Wakulla, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $240,900, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Wakulla, North Carolina?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wakulla, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakulla, North Carolina?

About 26.1% of people in Wakulla, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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