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White Plains

North Carolina · 1,025 residents · 4.009 sq mi
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White Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,025
−2%since 2000
from 1,049 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7298449591K1K1990201020202024White Plains
2024795
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,536
+38%since 2000
from $16,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,030)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(895)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(81)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.2%(227)
Diversity Score
22
+487%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Plains, North Carolina?

White Plains, North Carolina has about 1,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Plains, North Carolina?

The typical household in White Plains, North Carolina earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Plains, North Carolina expensive?

In White Plains, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, North Carolina?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in White Plains, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Plains, North Carolina?

About 5.3% of people in White Plains, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Plains, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, White Plains, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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