CITY
Wakulla
North Carolina · 142 residents · 0.86 sq mi
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Part of the Lumberton micropolitan area
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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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024142
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 144.9%(7)
15 to 197%(10)
20 to 2435.9%(51)
25 to 340%(0)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 5426.1%(37)
55 to 6419.7%(28)
65 to 746.3%(9)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
Finance & insurance14.5%
Education & health services14.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.1%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93%(132)
16
+2%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Detailed origin tables are available for 2010; showing 2010 data.
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
85.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married54.5%(24)
Widowed25%(11)
Divorced20.5%(9)
Women 15+
Never married67%(61)
Married26.4%(24)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.6%(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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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024