Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw: Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
About
Lake Waccamaw is a town located in the county of Columbus in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,480 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,392 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Waccamaw
| Population : | 1,392 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Columbus County |
| Postal code : | 28450 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 7.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:22:30 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 194 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Waccamaw is located at 34°19'9"N 78°30'0"W (34.3190600, -78.5000100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lake Waccamaw
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Waccamaw decreased by 6.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,445 | -2.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,456 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,461 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,453 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,453 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,413 | -2.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,421 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,409 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,400 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,392 | -0.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lake Waccamaw
1 Lake Waccamaw State Park
1866 State Park Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum
205 Flemington Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Elizabeth Brinkley Park
90 Bald Cypress Cir, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Lake Waccamaw
1 Subway
106 Old Hwy 74/76 West, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 bp
106 Sam Potts Highway W Old, Highway 74 76, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lake Waccamaw
1 Lake Waccamaw Town Hall
205 Flemington Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lake Waccamaw (1)
Jeanette Dwyer was born in Lake Waccamaw
Schools in Lake Waccamaw
College & universities near Lake Waccamaw, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199722 | Southeastern Community College | Whiteville (NC) | 28472-5422 |
| 198084 | Brunswick Community College | Bolivia (NC) | 28422-9021 |
| 198011 | Bladen Community College | Dublin (NC) | 28332 |
| 198154 | Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington (NC) | 28401-3910 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Waccamaw, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lake Waccamaw
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Waccamaw Post Office | Lake Waccamaw (NC) | 28450 |
| Bolton Post Office | Bolton (NC) | 28423 |
| Hallsbor Post Office | Hallsboro (NC) | 28442 |
| Council Post Office | Council (NC) | 28434 |
| Brunswick Post Office | Brunswick (NC) | 28424 |
Other cities in Columbus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbus County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 5,242 | City in North Carolina |
| Tabor City | 3,893 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Level | 2,080 | Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Chadbourn | 1,699 | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Broadway | 1,295 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Brunswick | 996 | Town in North Carolina |
| Fair Bluff | 879 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |
| Bolton | 632 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |
| Sandyfield | 415 | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cerro Gordo | 195 | Town of the United States |
| Boardman | 152 | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Waccamaw distances to largest North Carolina cities
