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 $54,826 with a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median age in Lucama is 29.7 years: 29.8 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lucama was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 42.51% |
| Black or African American | 471 | 42.51% |
| Other race | 152 | 13.72% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.26% |
| 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 | 376 | 2.92 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Married | 185 | 3.65 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 103 | 1.45 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Female | 61 | 3.62 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
| Male | 27 | 1.93 | 0 | 100 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
39.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 20.92% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 7.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 186 | 29.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 11.41% |
| Some College | 95 | 15.06% |
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 | 254 | 195 | 56 |
| Black | 203 | 163 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 58 | 18 |
| Other Race | 97 | 47 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 4 |
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 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,833 | $44,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,861 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,104 | $27,012 | $33,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $14,375 |
| Overall | $30,893 | $30,670 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $38,098 | $0 | $39,402 |
$30,893
Average Earnings
$30,670
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.15% of Lucama residents speak only English, while 26.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 469 | 162 | 34.54% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 95 | 34.93% |
| White | 330 | 30 | 9.09% |
26.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.79%
Male Poverty Rate
29.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucama is Hispanic, with 34.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucama is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.71% |
| High School | 23.08% |
| Some College | 23.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Male Employed | 24.69% |
| Female Employed | 0.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,188 | $59,170 |
| Households | $34,583 | $54,826 |
| Married Families | $67,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $42,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
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
34
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 7.29% |
| Black | 6 | 2.32% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
72.65%
Born in Lucama
86.73%
Native Born
13.27%
Foreign Born
11.64%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
86.73% of Lucama residents were born in the United States, with 72.65% having been born in North Carolina. 11.64% 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% |