CITY · 2020 ACS
Waves
North Carolina · 172 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 116 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024153
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing55.6%
Construction55.6%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(169)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
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 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Waves, North Carolina?
About 21.1% 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 17.5% 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