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Whiteville

County:
Columbus County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.558

Whiteville is a city located in Columbus County, North Carolina. Whiteville has a 2026 population of 4,657. It is also the county seat of Columbus County. Whiteville is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,749 in 2020.

The median household income in Whiteville is $31,167 with a poverty rate of 20.74%. The median age in Whiteville is 35.7 years: 32.4 years for males, and 37.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

4.7K
Total Population
838
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.32%
Growth

Whiteville Population

Whiteville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,657-15-0.32%
20254,672-16-0.34%
20244,688-16-0.34%
20234,704170.36%
20224,68750.11%
20214,682-83-1.74%
20204,749-550-10.38%
20195,299-35-0.66%
20185,334-53-0.98%
20175,387-51-0.94%
20165,438-67-1.22%
20155,505-29-0.52%
20145,534400.73%
20135,494971.8%
20125,397661.24%
20115,331-28-0.52%
20105,359-35-0.65%
20005,148701.38%
19905,078-487-8.75%
19805,5651,37032.66%
19704,195-488-10.42%
19604,68344510.5%
19504,2381,22740.75%
19403,01100%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 37.8 years
Male: 32.4 years

Whiteville Adults

There are 3,512 adults, (838 of whom are seniors) in Whiteville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,399 (51.1%)
Male: 2,297 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Whiteville includes 50.34% Black or African American, 32.88% White, 10.14% Native American, 3.07% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,36450.34%
White1,54432.88%
Native American47610.14%
Asian1443.07%
Two or more races1292.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander310.66%
Other race80.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American47010.01%
Two or more races110.23%
Other race80.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,36450.34%
White1,54432.88%
Asian1443.07%
Two or more races1182.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander310.66%
Native American60.13%

Whiteville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Whiteville 's average per capita income is $30,621. Household income levels show a median of $31,167. The poverty rate stands at 20.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,630-
Families$70,143$76,217
Households$31,167$57,237
Non Families$22,261$36,156

$30,621

Average Income

$31,167

Median Household Income

20.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)