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27982

Waves, NC

Total Population
130
Median Household Income
-$666,666,666
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
-$666,666,666
1252.9% below state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
1238.6% below state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
635.3% below state median
Median Age
60.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Waves, NC

Median household income is 1253% above state average, indicating a relatively affluent area.

Mature population with median age of 60.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 26.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 100% family households.

Low poverty rate of 0.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$-666,666,666
-887226.5% vs US
vs State Median
1252.9%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.83 people

Total Households
46
Family Households
100.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
50.0%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
50.0%
Total Employed Residents:26

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:25
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
73.5%
25 employed
Labor Force
34
9 unemployed
Median Age
60.9 years
Per Capita Income
$72,318
Poverty Rate
0.0%

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