Whiteville, NC

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Whiteville Overview

4,761
TOTAL POPULATION
2,216
MALE POPULATION
2,545
FEMALE POPULATION
87.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,524
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,606
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$34,121
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,067
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Whiteville Zip Codes

Whiteville Area Codes

Race in Whiteville

The most populous races in Whiteville are Black / African American (2,133 | 44.8%), White / Caucasian (1,999 | 42.0%), and Two or more Races (527 | 11.1%).
Race in Whiteville
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2,13344.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.3%
Hispanic or Latino160.3%
Native / Alaskan150.3%
White / Caucasian1,99942.0%
Two or more Races52711.1%
Some other Race711.5%
Total4,761100.0%

Ancestry in Whiteville

The most populous ancestries reported in Whiteville are American (1,257 | 26.4%), English (244 | 5.1%), Cherokee (223 | 4.7%), Irish (91 | 1.9%), and Scottish (67 | 1.4%), together accounting for 39.5% of all Whiteville residents.
Ancestry in Whiteville
Ancestry# Population% Population
African130.3%
American1,25726.4%
Arab180.4%
Brazilian160.3%
British70.2%
Canadian150.3%
Cherokee2234.7%
Dutch130.3%
Egyptian180.4%
English2445.1%
European651.4%
German300.6%
Irish911.9%
Italian190.4%
Jamaican230.5%
Lumbee80.2%
Mexican160.3%
Norwegian160.3%
Polish100.2%
Portuguese290.6%
Samoan160.3%
Scotch-Irish571.2%
Scottish671.4%
Subsaharan African130.3%
Welsh320.7%
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Immigrants in Whiteville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Whiteville came from Africa (18 | 0.4%), Egypt (18 | 0.4%), Northern Africa (18 | 0.4%), Central America (8 | 0.2%), and Latin America (8 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Whiteville residents.
Immigrants in Whiteville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa180.4%
Central America80.2%
Egypt180.4%
Latin America80.2%
Mexico80.2%
Northern Africa180.4%
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Sex and Age in Whiteville

Sex and Age in Whiteville

The most populous age groups in Whiteville are 25 to 29 Years (320 | 14.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (304 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Whiteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (4.4%)200 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years232 (10.5%)127 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years95 (4.3%)214 (8.4%)
15 to 19 Years64 (2.9%)58 (2.3%)
20 to 24 Years148 (6.7%)179 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years320 (14.4%)38 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Years144 (6.5%)135 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years137 (6.2%)304 (11.9%)
40 to 44 Years55 (2.5%)143 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years159 (7.2%)175 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years72 (3.3%)70 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years84 (3.8%)280 (11.0%)
60 to 64 Years142 (6.4%)125 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years187 (8.4%)206 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years111 (5.0%)98 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years83 (3.7%)56 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years40 (1.8%)99 (3.9%)
85 Years and over45 (2.0%)38 (1.5%)
Total2,216 (100.0%)2,545 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whiteville

Median Family Size in Whiteville

The median family size in Whiteville is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (393 | 37.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (81 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Whiteville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple579 (55.0%)3.24
Single Male/Father81 (7.7%)2.68
Single Female/Mother393 (37.3%)3.61
Total Families1,053 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Whiteville

The median household size in Whiteville is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (393 | 21.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (812 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Whiteville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple579 (31.0%)3.24
Single Male/Father81 (4.3%)2.68
Single Female/Mother393 (21.1%)3.81
Non-family812 (43.5%)1.14
Total Households1,865 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whiteville

Out of a total of 1,865 households in Whiteville, 1,053 (56.5%) are family households, while 812 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 677, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 747.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whiteville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-747 (40.1%)
2-Person Households677 (36.3%)45 (2.4%)
3-Person Households173 (9.3%)20 (1.1%)
4-Person Households104 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households78 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,053 (56.5%)812 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Whiteville

Fertility by Age in Whiteville

Female Fertility by Age in Whiteville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whiteville

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whiteville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Whiteville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whiteville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whiteville

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whiteville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Whiteville

Income Overview in Whiteville

Per Capita Income in Whiteville is $24,524, while median incomes of families and households are $53,606 and $34,121 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,761$24,524
Median Family Income1,053$53,606
Mean Family Income1,053$74,562
Median Household Income1,865$34,121
Mean Household Income1,865$57,049
Income Deficit1,053$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,7610.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,761100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,7610.53

Earnings by Sex in Whiteville

Earnings by Sex in Whiteville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male977 (47.0%)$0
Female1,102 (53.0%)$27,658
Total2,079 (100.0%)$27,314

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whiteville

The most common earnings brackets in Whiteville are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (114 | 11.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (300 | 27.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whiteville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less58 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99927 (2.8%)24 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49957 (5.8%)95 (8.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)59 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49919 (1.9%)6 (0.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999114 (11.7%)111 (10.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499113 (11.6%)33 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99937 (3.8%)35 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (1.8%)21 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99928 (2.9%)300 (27.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)87 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (1.8%)28 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99927 (2.8%)12 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99998 (10.0%)59 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99931 (3.2%)62 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99989 (9.1%)93 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99987 (8.9%)24 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)36 (3.3%)
$100,000+111 (11.4%)17 (1.5%)
Total977 (100.0%)1,102 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whiteville

Average earnings in Whiteville are $36,719 for men and $28,688 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $132,500, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $17,470. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,938, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,969.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whiteville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,306$0
College or Associate's Degree$17,470$27,969
Bachelor's Degree$132,500$30,547
Graduate Degree$66,059$60,938
Total$36,719$28,688

Family Income in Whiteville

Family Income Brackets in Whiteville

According to the Whiteville family income data, there are 200 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Whiteville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00017816.9%
$10,000 to $14,999201.9%
$15,000 to $24,999151.4%
$25,000 to $34,99920019.0%
$35,000 to $49,999888.4%
$50,000 to $74,99914013.3%
$75,000 to $99,99916515.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991009.5%
$150,000 to $199,999424.0%
$200,000+10510.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whiteville

2-person families (677 | 64.3%) account for the highest median family income in Whiteville with $54,279 per family, while 2-person families (677 | 64.3%) have the highest median income of $27,140 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whiteville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families677 (64.3%)$54,279
3-Person Families185 (17.6%)$0
4-Person Families92 (8.7%)$47,619
5-Person Families99 (9.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,053 (100.0%)$53,606

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whiteville

The median family income in Whiteville is $53,606, with families comprising 3+ earners (55) having the highest median family income of $238,555, while families with no earners (268) have the lowest median family income of $2,499, accounting for 5.2% and 25.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Whiteville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners268 (25.5%)$2,499
1 Earner362 (34.4%)$48,571
2 Earners368 (34.9%)$90,511
3+ Earners55 (5.2%)$238,555
Total1,053 (100.0%)$53,606

Household Income in Whiteville

Household Income Brackets in Whiteville

With 347 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Whiteville, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 43 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Whiteville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00031516.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991317.0%
$15,000 to $24,99919610.5%
$25,000 to $34,99934718.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991126.0%
$50,000 to $74,99925013.4%
$75,000 to $99,99922812.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991427.6%
$150,000 to $199,999432.3%
$200,000+1045.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whiteville

The median household income in Whiteville is $34,121, with the highest median household income of $39,551 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 624 households (33.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 68 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Whiteville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years68 (3.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years493 (26.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years624 (33.5%)$39,551
65+ Years680 (36.5%)$31,184
Total1,865 (100.0%)$34,121

Poverty in Whiteville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiteville

With 21.8% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Whiteville, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 53 males (60.9%) and 98 females (59.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (22.5%)9 (4.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (25.0%)98 (59.8%)
12 to 14 Years53 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years17 (4.0%)22 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years17 (10.4%)210 (47.0%)
45 to 54 Years113 (58.0%)6 (2.5%)
55 to 64 Years25 (12.8%)48 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years56 (18.8%)12 (4.2%)
75 Years and over51 (32.3%)60 (38.0%)
Total449 (21.8%)465 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiteville

According to the poverty statistics in Whiteville, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (77.5%)191 (95.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years180 (75.0%)66 (40.2%)
12 to 14 Years34 (39.1%)74 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years107 (75.3%)187 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years405 (96.0%)145 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years146 (89.6%)237 (53.0%)
45 to 54 Years82 (42.0%)239 (97.6%)
55 to 64 Years171 (87.2%)357 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years242 (81.2%)275 (95.8%)
75 Years and over107 (67.7%)98 (62.0%)
Total1,614 (78.2%)2,009 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whiteville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whiteville show that 15.7% or 91 of the total 579 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 47.1%, comprising of 82 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whiteville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children364 (97.6%)9 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children92 (52.9%)82 (47.1%)
3 or 4 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total488 (84.3%)91 (15.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whiteville

According to the poverty data in Whiteville, 42.0% or 34 single-father households and 23.9% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (60.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 households (41.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whiteville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (29.2%)6 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children20 (60.6%)88 (41.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (42.0%)94 (23.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whiteville

The poverty data for Whiteville shows that 91 of the married-couple family households (15.7%) and 128 of the single-parent households (27.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (47.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 108 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whiteville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (2.4%)20 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children82 (47.1%)108 (44.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (15.7%)128 (27.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Whiteville

Employment by Class of Employer in Whiteville

Among the 1,923 employed individuals in Whiteville, private company employees (1,229 | 63.9%), not-for-profit organizations (235 | 12.2%), and self-employed (incorporated) (130 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whiteville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,22963.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1306.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)532.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations23512.2%
Local Government Employees954.9%
State Government Employees854.4%
Federal Government Employees794.1%
Unpaid Family Workers170.9%
Total1,923100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whiteville

According to the labor force statistics for Whiteville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,765), 54.9% or 2,067 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 99 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.5% or 331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.4% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whiteville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years229 (70.0%)20 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years331 (92.5%)17 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years182 (65.2%)13 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years434 (67.9%)41 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years332 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years262 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years104 (39.0%)8 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years185 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,067 (54.9%)99 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whiteville

According to labor force statistics for Whiteville, 69.0% of individuals (1,644) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,383) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 79 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.7% or 728 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.3% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whiteville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School70 (41.9%)41 (24.3%)
High School Diploma400 (53.3%)77 (10.3%)
College / Associate Degree728 (83.7%)25 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher447 (75.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,644 (69.0%)114 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whiteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whiteville are Community & Social Service (343 | 17.4%), Management (265 | 13.5%), Education Instruction & Library (123 | 6.2%), Legal Services & Support (98 | 5.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Whiteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whiteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (62.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (58.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whiteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management119 (44.9%)146 (55.1%)
Business & Financial16 (25.0%)48 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Computers & Mathematics23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 108 (31.5%)235 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support36 (36.7%)62 (63.3%)
Education Instruction & Library72 (58.5%)51 (41.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (20.0%)68 (80.0%)
Health Technologists17 (40.5%)25 (59.5%)
Total (Category)283 (35.6%)511 (64.4%)
Total (Overall)892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whiteville are Food Preparation & Serving (234 | 11.9%), Healthcare Support (115 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (52 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (31 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Whiteville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Whiteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (69.7%), and Personal Care & Service (25.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.4%), Personal Care & Service (74.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Whiteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support18 (15.7%)97 (84.4%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving163 (69.7%)71 (30.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service8 (25.8%)23 (74.2%)
Total (Category)241 (55.8%)191 (44.2%)
Total (Overall)892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whiteville are Sales & Related (219 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (133 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Whiteville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whiteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related89 (40.6%)130 (59.4%)
Office & Administration27 (20.3%)106 (79.7%)
Total (Category)116 (33.0%)236 (67.0%)
Total (Overall)892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whiteville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74 | 3.8%), Construction & Extraction (34 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Whiteville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Whiteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (40.5%)44 (59.5%)
Total (Category)69 (61.1%)44 (38.9%)
Total (Overall)892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whiteville are Transportation (183 | 9.3%), and Production (94 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whiteville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whiteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production72 (76.6%)22 (23.4%)
Transportation111 (60.7%)72 (39.3%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)183 (66.1%)94 (33.9%)
Total (Overall)892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whiteville

Employment Industries in Whiteville

The major employment industries in Whiteville include Retail Trade (311 | 15.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (257 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (223 | 11.3%), Educational Services (168 | 8.5%), and Professional & Scientific (145 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Whiteville

Employment Industries by Sex in Whiteville

The Whiteville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (96.4%), Information (90.8%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (84.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whiteville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing54 (51.9%)50 (48.1%)
Wholesale Trade40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade83 (26.7%)228 (73.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing98 (89.1%)12 (10.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (9.2%)69 (90.8%)
Finance & Insurance37 (51.4%)35 (48.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing21 (16.0%)110 (84.0%)
Professional & Scientific66 (45.5%)79 (54.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services80 (47.6%)88 (52.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (3.6%)215 (96.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services186 (72.4%)71 (27.6%)
Public Administration16 (17.6%)75 (82.4%)
Total892 (45.3%)1,076 (54.7%)

Education in Whiteville

School Enrollment in Whiteville

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,087 students in Whiteville are elementary school (263 | 24.2%), college / undergraduate (262 | 24.1%), and middle school (261 | 24.0%).
School Enrollment in Whiteville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool827.5%
Kindergarten968.8%
Elementary School26324.2%
Middle School26124.0%
High School12311.3%
College / Undergraduate26224.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,087100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whiteville

Out of a total of 1,087 students who are enrolled in schools in Whiteville, 188 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 899 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (69.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 352 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whiteville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36 (43.9%)46 (56.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds162 (60.5%)106 (39.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
35 Years and over13 (30.9%)29 (69.1%)
Total899 (82.7%)188 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whiteville

Education (157 | 18.2%), arts & humanities (136 | 15.8%), science & technology (106 | 12.3%), business (95 | 11.0%), and communications (86 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 863 individuals in Whiteville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whiteville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics172.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural101.2%
Physical & Health Sciences273.1%
Psychology323.7%
Social Sciences495.7%
Engineering192.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10612.3%
Business9511.0%
Education15718.2%
Literature & Languages374.3%
Liberal Arts & History303.5%
Visual & Performing Arts627.2%
Communications8610.0%
Arts & Humanities13615.8%
Total863100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whiteville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whiteville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whiteville are males with 5 or more vehicles (284, accounting for 31.8%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (76, making up 27.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whiteville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle32 (3.6%)16 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle264 (29.6%)375 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles189 (21.2%)436 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles91 (10.2%)97 (9.4%)
4 Vehicles32 (3.6%)31 (3.0%)
5 or more Vehicles284 (31.8%)76 (7.4%)
Total892 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whiteville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whiteville are 10 to 14 minutes (429 commuters, 22.8%), 45 to 59 minutes (297 commuters, 15.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (279 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Whiteville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1156.1%
5 to 9 Minutes27914.8%
10 to 14 Minutes42922.8%
15 to 19 Minutes20210.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1146.0%
25 to 29 Minutes291.5%
30 to 34 Minutes19510.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes29715.8%
60 to 89 Minutes19410.3%
90 or more Minutes301.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Whiteville

The most common commute times in Whiteville are 10 to 14 minutes (230 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (282 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whiteville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes38 (4.4%)77 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes166 (19.1%)113 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes230 (26.5%)199 (19.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes136 (15.7%)66 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes76 (8.8%)38 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)29 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (1.7%)180 (17.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (1.7%)282 (27.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes172 (19.8%)22 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes20 (2.3%)10 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whiteville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whiteville are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (156, 18.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (434, 42.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whiteville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (1.0%)111 (10.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM43 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM116 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM156 (18.0%)24 (2.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM103 (11.9%)266 (26.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM117 (13.5%)434 (42.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM155 (17.9%)9 (0.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (0.8%)58 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM15 (1.7%)17 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20 (2.3%)12 (1.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM82 (9.5%)85 (8.4%)
Total868 (100.0%)1,016 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whiteville

Occupancy by Ownership in Whiteville

Of the total 1,865 dwellings in Whiteville, owner-occupied units account for 882 (47.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 983 (52.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whiteville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units88247.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units98352.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,865100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whiteville

Occupancy by Household Size in Whiteville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74740.1%
2-Person Household72238.7%
3-Person Household19310.3%
4+ Person Household20310.9%
Total Housing Units1,865100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whiteville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whiteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household315 (42.2%)432 (57.8%)
2-Person Household409 (56.7%)313 (43.3%)
3-Person Household48 (24.9%)145 (75.1%)
4+ Person Household110 (54.2%)93 (45.8%)
Total Housing Units882 (47.3%)983 (52.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whiteville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whiteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
High School Diploma200 (31.0%)445 (69.0%)
College/Associate Degree253 (39.5%)388 (60.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher429 (89.0%)53 (11.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whiteville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whiteville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1809.7%
35 to 44 Years38120.4%
45 to 54 Years24913.4%
55 to 64 Years37520.1%
65 to 74 Years39521.2%
75 to 84 Years23312.5%
85 Years and Over522.8%
Total1,865100.0%

Housing Finances in Whiteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Whiteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Whiteville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied882 (47.3%)$75,603
Renter-Occupied983 (52.7%)$22,554
Average1,865 (100.0%)$34,121

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whiteville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whiteville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (1.9%)247 (25.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.8%)44 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (0.8%)123 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (2.3%)38 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99975 (8.5%)62 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999105 (11.9%)242 (24.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (3.2%)83 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (19.8%)75 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (23.5%)21 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999102 (11.6%)40 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more139 (15.8%)8 (0.8%)
Total882 (100.0%)983 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whiteville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whiteville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30042 (4.8%)80 (8.1%)
$300 to $499136 (15.4%)114 (11.6%)
$500 to $799273 (30.9%)396 (40.3%)
$800 to $99931 (3.5%)343 (34.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499212 (24.0%)30 (3.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99978 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49941 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99934 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more35 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total882 (100.0%)983 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whiteville

Housing Structures in Whiteville

Housing Structures in Whiteville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93650.2%
Single Unit, Attached140.7%
2 Unit Apartments221.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments23712.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24513.1%
10 or more Apartments28515.3%
Mobile Home / Other1266.8%
Total1,865100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whiteville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whiteville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached750 (80.1%)186 (19.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (5.9%)223 (94.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)285 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other111 (88.1%)15 (11.9%)
Total882 (47.3%)983 (52.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whiteville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whiteville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)26 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms17 (1.9%)190 (19.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms269 (30.5%)666 (67.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms307 (34.8%)75 (7.6%)
8 or more Rooms289 (32.8%)26 (2.6%)
Total882 (100.0%)983 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whiteville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whiteville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21 (2.4%)41 (4.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas134 (15.2%)34 (3.5%)
Electricity705 (79.9%)908 (92.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total882 (100.0%)983 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whiteville

Household Vehicle Usage in Whiteville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (0.7%)197 (20.0%)
1 Vehicle324 (36.7%)587 (59.7%)
2 Vehicles298 (33.8%)155 (15.8%)
3 or more Vehicles254 (28.8%)44 (4.5%)
Total882 (100.0%)983 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whiteville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whiteville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units409473
Median Property Value$157,300$134,800
Median Household Income$54,391$66
Monthly Housing Costs$565$35
Real Estate Taxes$1,672$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whiteville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whiteville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00043 (10.5%)44 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99989 (21.8%)70 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999208 (50.9%)290 (61.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99969 (16.9%)69 (14.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total409 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whiteville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whiteville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99997 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (8.1%)5 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (5.1%)72 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99972 (17.6%)7 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (13.7%)103 (21.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (8.1%)151 (31.9%)
$150,000 or more73 (17.8%)69 (14.6%)
Total409 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whiteville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whiteville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x155 (37.9%)90,067 (19,041.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (9.5%)242 (51.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x59 (14.4%)123 (26.0%)
4.0x or more139 (34.0%)47 (9.9%)
Total409 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whiteville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whiteville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80053 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499112 (27.4%)29 (6.1%)
$800 to $1,499244 (59.7%)203 (42.9%)
Total409 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Whiteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiteville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years664 (96.5%)24 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years237 (69.1%)106 (30.9%)
26 to 34 Years420 (74.1%)147 (25.9%)
35 to 44 Years598 (98.0%)12 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years415 (94.3%)25 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years515 (85.7%)86 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years585 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,144 (91.2%)400 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whiteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whiteville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen664 (96.5%)24 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen237 (69.1%)106 (30.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whiteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whiteville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000975 (95.4%)47 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999967 (91.7%)87 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999793 (88.2%)106 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999498 (91.9%)44 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over885 (88.4%)116 (11.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiteville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiteville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6372 (94.4%)22 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years583 (84.7%)81 (11.8%)
19 to 25 Years28 (8.2%)209 (60.9%)
25 to 34 Years144 (25.4%)299 (52.7%)
35 to 44 Years316 (51.8%)362 (59.3%)
45 to 54 Years220 (50.0%)307 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years235 (39.1%)343 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years585 (100.0%)239 (40.8%)
75 Years and over316 (100.0%)164 (51.9%)
Total2,799 (61.6%)2,026 (44.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whiteville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whiteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years79 (20.2%)7 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years55 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years123 (22.2%)157 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years61 (20.5%)149 (51.9%)
75 Years and over95 (60.1%)15 (9.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whiteville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whiteville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whiteville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)31 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (5.4%)71 (24.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (4.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whiteville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years54 (13.8%)7 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years55 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years83 (15.0%)31 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (9.7%)6 (2.1%)
75 Years and over26 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whiteville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (9.8%)157 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years41 (13.8%)78 (27.2%)
75 Years and over86 (54.4%)8 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whiteville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (4.9%)31 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (3.0%)6 (2.1%)
75 Years and over45 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Whiteville

Computing Device Access in Whiteville

Computing Device Access in Whiteville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,23966.4%
Smartphone1,58284.8%
Tablet1,02855.1%
No Computing Device18610.0%
Total1,865100.0%

Internet Access in Whiteville

Internet Access in Whiteville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,27568.4%
Cellular Data Only19910.7%
Satellite Internet643.4%
No Internet34918.7%
Total1,865100.0%

Whiteville Summary

History

Whiteville, North Carolina is a small town located in Columbus County, in the southeastern part of the state. It is the county seat of Columbus County and is located about 40 miles northwest of Wilmington. The town was founded in 1808 and was named after the White family, who were among the first settlers in the area.
Whiteville has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. The town was originally inhabited by the Tuscarora Indians, who were later displaced by European settlers. The first settlers in the area were the White family, who established a trading post in the area in 1808. The town was officially incorporated in 1810 and was named after the White family.
In the early 1900s, Whiteville experienced a period of growth and development. The town was home to several businesses, including a cotton mill, a lumber mill, and a brick factory. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to other parts of the state.
In the mid-1900s, Whiteville experienced a period of decline. The cotton mill and the lumber mill closed, and the railroad station was abandoned. The town was also hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of its businesses closed.
In the late 1900s, Whiteville experienced a period of revitalization. The town was designated as a Main Street Community in 1998, and the downtown area was revitalized with new businesses and restaurants. The town also received a grant from the state to build a new library and a new community center.
Today, Whiteville is a small town with a population of about 5,000 people. The town is home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few parks and recreational areas, including a golf course and a swimming pool.

Geography

Whiteville is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina, in Columbus County. The town is situated on the banks of the Cape Fear River, about 40 miles northwest of Wilmington. The town is surrounded by rural areas, with the nearest major city being Fayetteville, which is about 40 miles to the east.
The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the surrounding area. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Whiteville’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and cotton. The town also has several manufacturing plants, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and paper products.
The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The town also has a few hotels and motels, which cater to tourists and visitors.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Whiteville had a population of 5,092 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 16.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median household income in Whiteville was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income was $17,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whiteville?
Total Population of Whiteville is 4,761.
What is the Total Male Population of Whiteville?
Total Male Population of Whiteville is 2,216.
What is the Total Female Population of Whiteville?
Total Female Population of Whiteville is 2,545.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whiteville?
There are 87.07 Males per 100 Females in Whiteville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whiteville?
There are 114.85 Females per 100 Males in Whiteville.
What is the Median Population Age in Whiteville?
Median Population Age in Whiteville is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whiteville
Average Family Size in Whiteville is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whiteville
Average Household Size in Whiteville is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whiteville?
Per Capita income in Whiteville is $24,524.
What is the Median Family Income in Whiteville?
Median Family Income in Whiteville is $53,606.
What is the Median Household income in Whiteville?
Median Household Income in Whiteville is $34,121.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whiteville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whiteville is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whiteville?
There are 2,067 People in the Labor Forcein in Whiteville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whiteville?
54.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Whiteville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whiteville?
Unemployment Rate in Whiteville is 4.8%.