At a Glance
Median Income
$43,438
$8,032 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
Zillow: $169,775
Median Rent
$905/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
25.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Whiteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whiteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whiteville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whiteville residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $8,032. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whiteville is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,775. Median rent is $905/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Whiteville reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 515/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.9% of adults in Whiteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whiteville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,689
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,776/mi²
Male / Female86% / 14%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$8,032
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$905
Ownership40.7%
Zillow$169,775
Housing Units592
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property515/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary313/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation503 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Whiteville was founded in 1800.
The median home in Whiteville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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