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Whiteville, North Carolina

Introduction to Whiteville, North Carolina

Whiteville, North Carolina, in Columbus county, is 44 miles W of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 99 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. There city has 5,148 residents.

Whiteville History

The area, now known as Whiteville, was originally part of a 640-acre tract of land owned by John Burgin and his wife, Margaret, in the 1730s. James B. White owned more than 2,000 acres in this region and the community was named "Whiteville" in his honor. Chartered as a city in 1873,Whiteville was a bustling business and farming center by the mid-1900s.

Whiteville and Nearby Attractions

  • Moores Creek National Battlefield
  • Exploration Station
  • Brunswick Town State Historic Site
  • North Carolina Museum of Forestry
  • Alligator Adventure
  • Lake Waccamaw State Park

Things To Do In Whiteville

The city of Whiteville is home to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' satellite museum, the North Carolina Museum of Forestry. Exploration Station, another museum in the area, features a farmhouse, a bank, a make-believe hospital, a general store, and a schoolroom. Brunswick Town State Historic Site, and Moores Creek National Battlefield are places of historic interest near Whiteville. Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and camping facilities are provided by the Lumber River State Park, Lake Waccamaw State Park, and Singletary Lake State Park. Residents of the city also organize the Columbus County Fair, Fire Ant Festival, and North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival every year.

Whiteville Transportation

Myrtle Beach International is the closest major airport.

Whiteville Higher Education

Whiteville is home to the Southeastern Community College. Brunswick Community College, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Bladen Community College, and Robeson Community College are located nearby.

High Points

Whiteville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Whiteville Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Whiteville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Whiteville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Whiteville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Whiteville, NC

Comparing Whiteville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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