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Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, in Columbus county, is 32 miles W of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 100 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,411.
In Lake Waccamaw, about 52% of adults are married.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Lake Waccamaw.
In 2000, Lake Waccamaw had a median family income of $57,500. Lake Waccamaw is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Lake Waccamaw, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, Michael Badnarik came out ahead among Lake Waccamaw residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Lake Waccamaw, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Lake Waccamaw may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The town has higher property taxes than most places in North Carolina, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Lake Waccamaw, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Lake Waccamaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Lake Waccamaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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