State
Land Area
12.0 sq mi
Density
1,515.8/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
5.66%
Growth Since 2010
83.82%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Waxhaw is a city located in North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 18,123, it is the 53rd largest city in North Carolina and the 2007th largest city in the United States. Waxhaw is currently growing at a rate of 5.66% annually and its population has increased by 83.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,859 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Waxhaw has a population density of 1,516 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waxhaw is $125,247 with a poverty rate of 3.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,420 per month, and the median house value is $308,200. The median age in Waxhaw is 37.1 years, 37.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waxhaw was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,834 | 82.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,432 | 9.96% |
| Two or More Races | 510 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 392 | 2.73% |
| Some Other Race | 193 | 1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.15% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,414 | 3.25 | 86.5 |
| Married | 3,165 | 3.64 | 90.5 |
| Non Family | 684 | 1.12 | 74.3 |
| Female | 401 | 3.85 | 73.6 |
| Male | 164 | 3.26 | 93.3 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 0.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 2.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,338 | 15.56% |
| Some College | 1,288 | 14.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,012 | 11.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,287 | 38.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,422 | 16.54% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,598 | 6,460 | 3,668 |
| Black | 929 | 911 | 466 |
| Hispanic | 652 | 580 | 271 |
| Asian | 270 | 248 | 211 |
| Multiple Races | 163 | 163 | 100 |
| Other Race | 117 | 110 | 46 |
| 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%.
$55,434
Average Earnings
$80,409
Average Male
$42,799
Average Female
89.05% of Waxhaw residents speak only English, while 10.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.02% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,944 | 294 | 2.69% |
| Black | 1,404 | 155 | 11.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,128 | 46 | 4.08% |
| Multiple | 510 | 19 | 3.73% |
| Other | 193 | 17 | 8.81% |
3.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.78%
Male Poverty Rate
4.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waxhaw is Black, with 11.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waxhaw is White, with 2.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.64%.
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 5.49% |
| Black | 54 | 5.16% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.48% |
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
69%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
93.49%
Native Born
6.51%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
93.49% of Waxhaw residents were born in the United States, with 29.64% having been born in North Carolina. 2.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,123 | 971 | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 17,152 | 971 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 16,181 | 979 | 6.44% |
| 2017 | 15,202 | 971 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 14,231 | 714 | 5.28% |
| 2015 | 13,517 | 732 | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 12,785 | 1,460 | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 11,325 | 922 | 8.86% |
| 2012 | 10,403 | 289 | 2.86% |
| 2011 | 10,114 | 166 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 9,948 | 7,323 | 14.25% |
| 2000 | 2,625 | 0.00% |