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Whiteville

North Carolina · 5,394 residents · 5.558 sq mi
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Whiteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,800. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
5,394
+5%since 2000
from 5,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Whiteville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,579
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,351
+16%since 2000
from $18,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+31%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(3,106)
Black36.5%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(3,136)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(2,826)
Black40.7%(2,194)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(179)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score68.6%(3,702)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiteville, North Carolina?

Whiteville, North Carolina has about 5,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whiteville, North Carolina earns about $28,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiteville, North Carolina expensive?

In Whiteville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Whiteville, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whiteville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiteville, North Carolina?

About 32.5% of people in Whiteville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiteville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiteville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 316 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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