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Waves

North Carolina · 134 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Waves is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,040. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 73 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $584,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 262% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
+120%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+120%vs 2011
vs 90 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−30%vs 2011
vs 62.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3371109147185201020202024Waves
2024153
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,040
+289%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$40,041
+88%vs 2011
vs $21,289 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+50.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
+25%vs 2011
vs 0.257 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$584,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $500,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−55.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
67.4%
−22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−25.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.5
−69%vs 2011
vs 11.4 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(15)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+31.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.1%
−20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Female
70.9%
+20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waves, North Carolina?

Waves, North Carolina has about 134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waves, North Carolina earns about $165,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waves, North Carolina expensive?

In Waves, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $584,200.

How educated are people in Waves, North Carolina?

About 56.3% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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