Waxhaw, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

16,165

Unemployment

3.4%

Poverty

3.6%

Median Home

$351,000

Median Income

$116,964

Median Rent

$1,409

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Waxhaw SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

8.5

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Waxhaw, NC Cost Of Living

116
Waxhaw's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Waxhaw	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	116	95	100

Services	106	102	100
Groceries	102	100	100
Health	106	108	100
Housing	144	87	100
Transportation	103	96	100
Utilities	97	98	100

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Waxhaw, NC Photos

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Rankings for Waxhaw in North Carolina

Ranks #12 in Richest Cities In North Carolina

Ranks #37 in Best Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #52 in Cheapest Places To Live In North Carolina

Map Of Waxhaw, NC

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Population over time in Waxhaw

Year	Population	% Change
2020	16,165	12.4%
2019	14,383	7.8%
2018	13,343	7.6%
2017	12,398	7.0%
2016	11,586	6.5%
2015	10,878	6.4%
2014	10,224	4.9%
2013	9,743	4.5%
2012	9,322	6.5%
2011	8,754	-

Race / Ethnicity in Waxhaw

White

71.4% (11,542)

African American

9.4% (1,514)

American Indian

0.1% (22)

Asian

4.1% (665)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.3% (52)

Two Or More

3.7% (605)

Hispanic

10.9% (1,765)

Race	Waxhaw	NC	USA
White	71.4%	62.6%	60.1%
African American	9.4%	21.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	4.1%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	10.9%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Waxhaw

Female

50.5% (8,161)

Male

49.5% (8,004)

Gender	Waxhaw	NC	USA
Female	50.5%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	49.5%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waxhaw for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (161)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (323)

High School / GED

18.0% (2,909)

Some College

13.0% (2,101)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (1,939)

Bachelor's Degree

35.0% (5,657)

Master's Degree

16.0% (2,586)

Professional Degree

2.0% (323)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (161)

Education	Waxhaw	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	13.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	35.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Waxhaw, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

1.7% (27,195)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.1% (17,909)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.6% (58,371)

$25,000 to $34,999

3.5% (57,045)

$35,000 to $49,999

5.1% (82,914)

$50,000 to $74,999

12.9% (209,276)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.5% (218,894)

$100,000 to $149,999

23.1% (374,109)

$150,000 to $199,999

15.2% (245,426)

$200,000 or more

20.1% (325,356)

Income	Waxhaw	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	1.7%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.1%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.6%	9.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	3.5%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	5.1%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	12.9%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.5%	12.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	23.1%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	15.2%	5.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	20.1%	6.0%	8.3%