Whiteville is a city located in Columbus County North Carolina. Whiteville has a 2024 population of 4,654. Whiteville is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Whiteville is $57,049 with a poverty rate of 20.15%. The median age in Whiteville is 38 years: 36.5 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whiteville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,133 | 44.8% |
| White | 1,999 | 41.99% |
| Two or more races | 527 | 11.07% |
| Other race | 71 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,865 | 2.42 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Non Family | 812 | 1.14 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 579 | 3.24 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 393 | 3.81 | 16.5 | 83.5 |
| Male | 81 | 2.68 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
47.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 498 | 14.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 355 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,079 | 32.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 853 | 25.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 1,593 | 651 |
| Black | 1,319 | 1,214 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 249 | 134 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,964 | $132,500 | $30,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,365 | $66,059 | $60,938 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $45,306 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,827 | $36,719 | $28,688 |
| Some College | $25,794 | $17,470 | $27,969 |
$28,827
Average Earnings
$36,719
Average Male
$28,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Whiteville residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,040 | 466 | 22.84% |
| White | 1,910 | 235 | 12.3% |
| Multiple | 508 | 213 | 41.93% |
20.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.76%
Male Poverty Rate
18.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whiteville is Multiple, with 41.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whiteville is White, with 12.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.98% |
| High School | 37.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.83% |
| Some College | 3.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.97% |
| Male Employed | 6.84% |
| Female Employed | 1.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,606 | $74,562 |
| Households | $34,121 | $57,049 |
| Married Families | $91,142 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,779 | $33,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
356
Number of Veterans
314
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Korea | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 7.13% |
| Black | 116 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 29.78% |
| Islander | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.71%
Born in Whiteville
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.45% of Whiteville residents were born in the United States, with 81.71% having been born in North Carolina. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,539 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 4,562 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 4,585 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 4,608 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 4,631 | -23 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 4,654 | -23 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 4,677 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 4,680 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,679 | -67 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 4,746 | -553 | -10.44% |
| 2019 | 5,299 | -35 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 5,334 | -53 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 5,387 | -51 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 5,438 | -67 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 5,505 | -29 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 5,534 | 40 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 5,494 | 97 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 5,397 | 66 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 5,331 | -28 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 5,359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,148 | 70 | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 5,078 | -487 | -8.75% |
| 1980 | 5,565 | 1,370 | 32.66% |
| 1970 | 4,195 | -488 | -10.42% |
| 1960 | 4,683 | 445 | 10.5% |
| 1950 | 4,238 | 1,227 | 40.75% |
| 1940 | 3,011 | -1,528 | -33.66% |