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Watha

North Carolina · 190 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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Watha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,571. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+26%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−6%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011522022523031990201020202024Watha
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,571
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,547
+6%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing9.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(136)
Black8.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(158)
Black7.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(65)
Diversity Score
34
+61%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watha, North Carolina?

Watha, North Carolina has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watha, North Carolina earns about $33,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watha, North Carolina expensive?

In Watha, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Watha, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watha, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watha, North Carolina?

About 13.9% of people in Watha, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watha, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Watha, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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