CITY
Waves
North Carolina · 153 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024153
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
86.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
63.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Waves, North Carolina?
Waves, North Carolina has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Waves, North Carolina?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waves, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Waves, North Carolina?
About 0.0% of people in Waves, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024