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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wanchese

North Carolina · 1,374 residents · 4.665 sq mi
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Wanchese has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,977. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,900. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,374
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,527 in 2000
1990 – 2024
295 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.6
−23%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wanchese
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,977
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,830
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,492 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$412
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $617 in 2000
US average: $450
72.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
3.5
+52%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,477)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(87)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(20)
Diversity Score3.6%(49)
4
−37%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+87%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wanchese, North Carolina?

Wanchese, North Carolina has about 1,374 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wanchese, North Carolina earns about $25,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanchese, North Carolina expensive?

In Wanchese, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Wanchese, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wanchese, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanchese, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of people in Wanchese, 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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