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Wanchese (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wanchese, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)4.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)321.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.79% (-12)
Growth Since 2020-28.39% (-594)
Rank in State362th
Rank in Country12569th

The population of Wanchese, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 1,498. This is a decrease of -0.79% (-12 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wanchese by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wanchese by Age

Wanchese Population Pyramid 2022
Wanchese Median Age
37.3
Total
33.4
Male
37.9
Female
Wanchese Sex Ratio
47.47%
993
Male
52.53%
1,099
Female
Wanchese Age Dependency Ratio
30.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
52.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Wanchese Adults
1,492
Adults
(350 of whom are seniors) in Wanchese.

Population of Wanchese by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wanchese

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 2.85%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 2.23%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 3.41%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wanchese

While the overall poverty rate of Wanchese is 2.85%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (3.41%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (2.23%).

Poverty Rate of Wanchese by Employment Status and Sex

3.1%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.51%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wanchese by Education

9.86%
Less Than 9th Grade
1.75%
High School
7.75%
Some College
1.78%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Wanchese

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Wanchese

The most common language spoken in Wanchese is English, with 94.55% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 5.08% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Wanchese by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Wanchese, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Wanchese by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree251.81%
Bachelors Degree31322.7%
Associates Degree443.19%
Some College35625.82%
High School Graduate57041.33%
9th to 12th Grade463.34%
Less Than 9th Grade251.81%

Earnings Statistics of Wanchese by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,069

Average Earnings

$36,446

Average Male

$28,021

Average Female