Lake Waccamaw, NC
Living in Lake Waccamaw
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute33
Public Transit1
Affordability51
Public Safety93
Airports16
Hospitals50
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+710 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector56%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$264kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Waccamaw
United States45
North Carolina20
Columbus County10
Property Crime in Lake Waccamaw
United States48
North Carolina30
Columbus County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Waccamaw
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding57
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Waccamaw, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Waccamaw, NC
Carolina Adventist Academy
13 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
18 miles, E
Victory Christian Academy
18 miles, E
Elizabethtown Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Waccamaw, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
37 miles, E
Coastal Carolina University
46 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
47 miles, NW
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
56 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
11 miles, W
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital
22 miles, N
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lake Waccamaw, NC
Wilmington International Airport
35 miles, E
Myrtle Beach International Airport
50 miles, SW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
51 miles, NW
Albert J Ellis Airport
62 miles, NE