State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,886.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.78% (9)
Growth Since 2010
5.60% (62)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lucama, North Carolina Population 2021
1,170
Lucama is a city located in Wilson County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 1,170, it is the 318th largest city in North Carolina and the 9686th largest city in the United States . Lucama is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 5.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,108 in 2010. Lucama reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Lucama has a population density of 1,886 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lucama is $41,420 with a poverty rate of 31.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $787 per month, and the median house value is $76,000. The median age in Lucama is 39.1 years, 39.5 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Lucama Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lucamawas:
- White: 56.24%
- Black or African American: 22.09%
- Other race: 18.55%
- Two or more races: 2.61%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lucama, North Carolina is 1,170 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,152.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,108.
Lucama, North Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 56.24% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 22.09% |
| Some Other Race | 220 | 18.55% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 2.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.51% |
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Lucama Population by Race
Lucama Population Pyramid $2021
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Lucama Population by Age
Lucama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 2.91 | 65.3 |
| Married | 186 | 3.8 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.25 | 59.3 |
| Female | 48 | 3.79 | 75 |
| Male | 35 | 3.37 | 51.4 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
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Lucama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 21.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 18.38% |
| High School Graduate | 249 | 34.16% |
| Some College | 98 | 13.44% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 4.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 4.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 3.70% |
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Lucama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lucama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 268 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 44 | |
| Black | 152 | 117 | 25 |
| Other Race | 131 | 36 | |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.45%.
Lucama Educational Attainment by Race
Lucama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lucama Language by Age
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Lucama Language
74.30% of Lucama residents speak only English, while 25.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.70% of the population.
Lucama Language
Lucama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 158 | 29.10% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 99 | 30.84% |
| Black | 253 | 75 | 29.64% |
| Other | 216 | 53 | 24.54% |
| Multiple | 31 | 31 | 100.00% |
31.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.21%
Male Poverty Rate
33.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lucama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Other, with 24.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.05%.
Lucama Poverty
Lucama Poverty Rate by Education
Lucama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lucama Married by Age and Sex
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Lucama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lucama Marital Status by Race
Lucama Marital Status
Lucama Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 7.13% |
| Black | 8 | 4.47% |
Lucama Veterans by Race
Lucama Veterans by Education
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17.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lucama Veterans by Education
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61.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lucama Employment by Age
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Lucama Employment by Race
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Lucama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.39%
Born in Lucama
81.11%
Native Born
18.89%
Foreign Born
18.80%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.11% of Lucama residents were born in the United States, with 69.39% having been born in North Carolina. 18.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lucama Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,170 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1,161 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 1,152 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 1,143 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,146 | 8 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 1,138 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,139 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 1,138 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 1,138 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,140 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0.00% |