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Whiteville

North Carolina · 4,766 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 $31,772. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $108,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,766
−7%since 2000
from 5,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Whiteville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,772
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,426
+17%since 2000
from $18,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(2,253)
Black41.2%(1,963)
Hispanic / Latino5%(239)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other6.6%(314)
Diversity Score75.9%(3,616)
Diversity Score
76
+25%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiteville, North Carolina?

Whiteville, North Carolina has about 4,766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whiteville, North Carolina earns about $31,772 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 $108,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Whiteville, North Carolina?

About 23.1% 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 22.6% of people in Whiteville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiteville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiteville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 312 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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