Waxhaw, North Carolina Population 2022
Waxhaw is a city located in Union County North Carolina. Waxhaw has a 2020 population of 20,075. Waxhaw is currently growing at a rate of 5.11% annually and its population has increased by 101.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,957 in 2010.
The average household income in Waxhaw is $130,913 with a poverty rate of 3.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,446 per month, and the median house value is $329,400. The median age in Waxhaw is 37.3 years, 37.3 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Waxhaw Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waxhawwas:
- White: 81.39%
- Black or African American: 9.83%
- Asian: 3.68%
- Two or more races: 3.12%
- Other race: 1.82%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,402 | 81.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 9.83% |
| Asian | 561 | 3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 476 | 3.12% |
| Some Other Race | 277 | 1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.15% |
Waxhaw Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,773 | 3.19 | 85.2 |
| Married | 3,402 | 3.61 | 90.4 |
| Non Family | 722 | 1.1 | 75.2 |
| Female | 479 | 3.39 | 63.7 |
| Male | 170 | 3.05 | 85.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 0.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 2.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,432 | 15.52% |
| Some College | 1,321 | 14.32% |
| Associates Degree | 954 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,571 | 38.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,686 | 18.27% |
Waxhaw Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,134 | 6,947 | 4,141 |
| Black | 917 | 901 | 488 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 568 | 224 |
| Asian | 413 | 394 | 308 |
| Other Race | 205 | 197 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 155 | 93 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$55,756
Average Earnings
$84,111
Average Male
$43,176
Average Female
Waxhaw Language by Age
Waxhaw Language
89.44% of Waxhaw residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
Waxhaw Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,693 | 311 | 2.66% |
| Black | 1,475 | 122 | 8.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,038 | 54 | 5.20% |
| Other | 21 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 476 | 16 | 3.36% |
3.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.58%
Male Poverty Rate
3.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waxhaw
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waxhaw is Black, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waxhaw is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.30%.
Waxhaw Marital Status
Marriage Rates
63.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Waxhaw Married by Age and Sex
Waxhaw Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Waxhaw Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 5.71% |
| Black | 51 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.45% |
Waxhaw Veterans by Education
1.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
71%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
29.60%
Born in Waxhaw
92.04%
Native Born
7.96%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
5.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.04% of Waxhaw residents were born in the United States, with 29.60% having been born in North Carolina. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,075 | 976 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 19,099 | 976 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 18,123 | 976 | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 17,147 | 976 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 16,171 | 967 | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 15,204 | 970 | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 14,234 | 711 | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 13,523 | 730 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 12,793 | 1,460 | 12.88% |
| 2013 | 11,333 | 920 | 8.84% |
| 2012 | 10,413 | 286 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 10,127 | 170 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 9,957 | 7,332 | 14.26% |
| 2000 | 2,625 | 0.00% |