Whiteville Population

1860–2026

4,478

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Whiteville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,478-40.09%
20254,482-861.88%
20244,568-100.22%
20234,578+100.22%
20224,568+1753.98%
20214,393-1904.15%
20204,583+1252.80%
20194,458-370.82%
20184,495+50.11%
20174,490-260.58%

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Whiteville Demographics

39median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

4,323
336 seniors · 8%3,987 other adults

Sex

Female 12.3% · 559Male 87.7% · 3,971

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 45 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Whiteville Income

$42,105median household income

Median household income

$42,105

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,336

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Whiteville Marital Status

18% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married18%16%36%
Never married59%61%42%
Divorced16%17%8%
Widowed3%3%10%
Separated4%4%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201