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Watha

North Carolina · 181 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 $35,179. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
+20%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−10%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011522022523031990201020202024Watha
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,179
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,515
+18%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(149)
Black3.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score37.9%(69)
Diversity Score
38
+78%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watha, North Carolina?

Watha, North Carolina has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watha, North Carolina earns about $35,179 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 $135,900, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Watha, North Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 18.8% 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 63 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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