Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waxhaw, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,275

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.5%15,025

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%2,634

Black

8.1%1,814

Asian

7.4%1,644

Two or More

4.7%1,048

Other

0.4%92

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%351

High School Diploma

12.2%1,622

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%1,019

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%1,241

Associate's Degree

9.9%1,324

Bachelor's Degree

34.5%4,596

Master's Degree

15.9%2,123

Professional Degree

3%400

Doctorate

1.6%207

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

55%

Graduate+

20.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,400

Median Renti

$1,840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83%5,656

Renter-Occupied

17%1,159

Total Units

7,084

Homeownership

83%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%115

$50K–$100K

0.4%22

$100K–$150K

0.2%9

$150K–$200K

0.4%23

$200K–$300K

10.9%618

$300K–$500K

27.9%1,576

$500K–$1M

56.7%3,209

$1M+

1.5%84

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

564

$2,000+

370

Year Built

2020 or later

8.3%585

2010–2019

40.6%2,874

2000–2009

32.2%2,282

1990–1999

7.9%560

1980–1989

3.9%279

1970–1979

4.4%314

1960–1969

0.7%50

1950–1959

1%68

1940–1949

0.2%13

1939 or earlier

0.8%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.8%4,415

Electricity

33%2,251

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%119

Fuel Oil

0.4%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,894

Mean Household Incomei

$156,987

Per Capita Incomei

$48,910

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

11,317

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%105

$10K–$15K

0.6%41

$15K–$20K

0.9%60

$20K–$25K

0.9%61

$25K–$30K

1.1%75

$30K–$35K

4.2%285

$35K–$40K

0.5%32

$40K–$45K

1.6%110

$45K–$50K

0.9%60

$50K–$60K

3.4%233

$60K–$75K

7.3%497

$75K–$100K

13.2%897

$100K–$125K

11.7%797

$125K–$150K

8.5%581

$150K–$200K

16.4%1,120

$200K+

27.3%1,861

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$486/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes45% occupied$486/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $131,894/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $40K/yr

73%

Very low income$40K–$66K/yr

18%

Low income$66K–$106K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,47215.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

467

Philippines

212

China

158

United Kingdom

131

Mexico

102

Korea

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,596

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,754

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

737(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured