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Waxhaw

North Carolina · 20,534 residents · 12.145 sq mi
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Waxhaw is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,964. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,909 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,534
+682%since 2000
from 2,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,691 / sq mi
+682%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Waxhaw
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,964
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,319
+72%since 2000
from $23,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(2,101)
Black17%(446)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(45)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(1,039)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(14,423)
Black8.7%(1,796)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,814)
Asian7%(1,432)
Other4.2%(863)
Diversity Score59.3%(12,167)
Diversity Score
59
+50%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waxhaw, North Carolina?

Waxhaw, North Carolina has about 20,534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waxhaw, North Carolina earns about $116,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waxhaw, North Carolina expensive?

In Waxhaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $351,000, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Waxhaw, North Carolina?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waxhaw, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waxhaw, North Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Waxhaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waxhaw, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Waxhaw, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,240 residents, a change of about 1487 percent over that period.

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

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