Lucama, North Carolina Population 2022
Lucama is a city located in Wilson County North Carolina. Lucama has a 2020 population of 1,179. Lucama is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,138 in 2010.
The average household income in Lucama is $41,420 with a poverty rate of 31.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $778 per month, and the median house value is $81,100. 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: 51.03%
- Black or African American: 28.34%
- Other race: 19.82%
- Native American: 0.82%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 51.03% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 28.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 193 | 19.82% |
Lucama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 2.8 | 69.2 |
| Married | 167 | 3.1 | 77.8 |
| Male | 19 | 4.11 | 36.8 |
| Female | 65 | 3.91 | 63.1 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.23 | 64.5 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 17.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 19.51% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 33.11% |
| Some College | 114 | 18.69% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 4.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 4.26% |
Lucama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 151 | 117 | 25 |
| White | 280 | 223 | 30 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 109 | 33 | |
| Hispanic | 171 | 37 |
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 16.56%.
Lucama Language by Age
Lucama Language
69.88% of Lucama residents speak only English, while 30.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.12% of the population.
Lucama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 273 | 116 | 42.49% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 89 | 29.87% |
| White | 372 | 98 | 26.34% |
| Other | 46 | NaN% |
31.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.83%
Male Poverty Rate
35.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lucama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Black, with 42.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
Lucama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lucama Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.34% |
| Black | 10 | 5.43% |
Lucama Veterans by Education
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.99%
Born in Lucama
80.18%
Native Born
19.82%
Foreign Born
19.71%
Non Citizen
0.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
80.18% of Lucama residents were born in the United States, with 68.99% having been born in North Carolina. 19.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,140 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 1,138 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,138 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 1,139 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,138 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,146 | 8 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 1,143 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 1,152 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,161 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 1,170 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 1,179 | 9 | 0.77% |