Lake Waccamaw, NC B+

Population: 1,501
Home Price: $261,800

Overview

Lake Waccamaw is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,501. Lake Waccamaw has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Medium Cost
  • Employment: (B) Good
  • Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (F) Poor
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 27.9 minutes
  • Walkability: (C) Average
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Lake Waccamaw, NC

Employment and Income Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Per Capita Income $35,679 $29,903 $32,693
Median Household Income $57,188 $56,318 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 1.7% 6.2% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 5.6% 12.3% 10.5%
Age Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Median Age 53.3 43.3 42.3


Gender Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Male 47.2% 48.5% 49.8%
Female 52.8% 51.5% 50.2%


Race Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
White 81.5% 70.0% 80.3%
Black or African American 10.7% 19.9% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.5% 2.0% 2.7%
Asian 0.0% 1.1% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other Race 0.1% 2.7% 2.7%
Multiracial 4.2% 4.3% 5.2%
Housing Information Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Median Home Price $261,800 $182,475 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $659 $682 $801
Family Households 53.7% 53.7% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 26.9% 26.9% 26.2%
Homeowners 75.3% 68.9% 72.9%
Renters 24.7% 31.1% 27.1%
Education Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13.2% 8.7% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 24.1% 24.1% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 21.8% 22.0% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 6.7% 10.3% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 19.1% 15.8% 15.0%
Proficiency Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Mathematics 37.0% 40.8% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 30.8% 44.1% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Murder NA 7.8 3.0
Rape NA 49.1 38.0
Robbery NA 72.2 40.7
Assault NA 285.6 188.5


Property Crime Lake Waccamaw North Carolina United States
Burglary NA 751.0 336.1
Theft NA 2623.9 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 184.7 167.1
Arson NA 16.9 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lake Waccamaw, NC

  • recipes
  • grits
  • deli
  • waffles
  • biscuits
  • cheesecake
  • shrimp
  • tasty
  • cake recipe
  • #cravings
  • basketball
  • nfl
  • duke basketball
  • teams
  • football
  • softball
  • coaching
  • baseball
  • golf
  • coaches
  • racing
  • athletes
  • soccer
  • nba
  • gymnastics
  • announcer
  • nhl
  • nascar
  • tennis
  • mlb
  • museum
  • artistic
  • graphic design
  • jewelry
  • comics
  • comic
  • painting
  • drawing
  • library
  • tv shows
  • books
  • nerdy
  • comics
  • camping
  • nascar
  • educational
  • sports
  • networking
  • tv
  • public relations
  • tv shows
  • commentary
  • recreation
  • influencer
  • outdoor
  • arts
  • boardwalk
  • sports
  • winter
  • facility
  • summer
  • aquarium
  • skiing
  • rec
  • camping
  • mountains
  • arts
  • shelves
  • online shopping
  • drive thru
  • appliances
  • amazon
  • deli
  • accessories
  • checkout
  • jewelry
  • pickup
  • starbucks
  • supplies
  • deals
  • walmart

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