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Lake Waccamaw, NC
B+
Population: 1,501
Home Price: $261,800
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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
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
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
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
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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