Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw: Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
About
Waxhaw is a town located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,859 and a population density of 324 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,987 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Waxhaw
| Population : | 17,987 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 28173 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 30.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:30:36 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 591 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 45.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waxhaw is located at 34°55'29"N 80°44'36"W (34.9245900, -80.7434000).
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Official website of Waxhaw
Demographics
The population of Waxhaw increased by 45.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,859 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,127 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,413 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,333 | 8.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,793 | 11.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,523 | 5.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,234 | 5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,204 | 6.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,171 | 5.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,147 | 5.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,987 | 4.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,596 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,386 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,290 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,401 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 332 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $492,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,191 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,306 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,847 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,541 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.90 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,357 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,301 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 132,282 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,166 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,093 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,232 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 989 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 371 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 725 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,358.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.20 |
Best Things to Do in Waxhaw
1 Dogwood Park at Wesley Chapel
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2 Marvin Efird Park
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3 Museum of the Alphabet
6409 Davis Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 David G. Barnes Children's Park
209 W South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Museum of the Waxhaws
8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Waxhaw
1 Bojangles
2933 Providence Rd S, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Burger King
4005 Providence Rd S, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 East Coast Wings + Grill
8121 Kensington Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fox's Pizza Den
407 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dunkin'
8121 Kensington Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Waxhaw
1 Isle Blue Luxury Villas
1209 Churchill Downs Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Waxhaw
1 Waxhaw Town Hall
1150 N Broome St, Waxhaw, NC 28173 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Waxhaw (4)
People born in Waxhaw, including soccer player Daniel Harvey, American-football player K. J. Brent, Robert Ney McNeely, .
List
- Austin Kendall (American football quarterback) he was born in 21/01/1998
Schools in Waxhaw
College & universities near Waxhaw, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218672 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster (SC) | 29720-0889 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waxhaw, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 41,040 | A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. |
| Monroe | 35,668 | City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Stallings | 16,456 | Town |
| Weddington | 11,389 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,476 | Village in the United States |
| Unionville | 7,344 | County seat of Union County, South Carolina |
| Marvin | 6,920 | Village in North Carolina |
| Wingate | 4,724 | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Park | 3,999 | Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fairview | 3,684 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Marshville | 2,835 | Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hemby Bridge | 1,846 | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mineral Springs | 1,208 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Jaars | 597 | Township in Union County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Waxhaw distances to largest North Carolina cities
