Lucama is a town located in Wilson County North Carolina. Lucama has a 2024 population of 1,049. Lucama is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,037 in 2020.
The average household income in Lucama is $50,502 with a poverty rate of 32.59%. The median age in Lucama is 29.7 years: 29.1 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lucama was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 52.36% |
| Black or African American | 467 | 44.14% |
| Other race | 25 | 2.36% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 383 | 2.74 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 194 | 3.47 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 117 | 0 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 54 | 4.17 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 18 | 1.89 | 0 | 100 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 25.12% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 5.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 28.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 9.82% |
| Some College | 116 | 19.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 227 | 50 |
| Black | 202 | 150 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,632 | $44,118 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,389 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,484 | $26,836 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,432 | $0 | $14,205 |
| Overall | $25,117 | $26,211 | $19,318 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,117
Average Earnings
$26,211
Average Male
$19,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.01% of Lucama residents speak only English, while 13.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 467 | 198 | 42.4% |
| White | 438 | 75 | 17.12% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 65 | 55.08% |
32.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.34%
Male Poverty Rate
35.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Hispanic, with 55.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucama is White, with 17.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.61% |
| Some College | 29.56% |
| High School | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 84.91% |
| Female Employed | 4.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,929 | $56,784 |
| Households | $37,750 | $50,502 |
| Married Families | $67,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,212 | $34,374 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 7.09% |
| Black | 6 | 2.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.37%
Born in Lucama
91.59%
Native Born
8.41%
Foreign Born
8.41%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
91.59% of Lucama residents were born in the United States, with 76.37% having been born in North Carolina. 8.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,064 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,061 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,058 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,055 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 1,052 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 1,049 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 1,046 | 13 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 1,033 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,030 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,037 | -110 | -9.59% |
| 2019 | 1,147 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,144 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,138 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 1,137 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,136 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,140 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |