Wallace is a town located in Duplin County North Carolina. Wallace has a 2024 population of 3,492. Wallace is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Wallace is $60,889 with a poverty rate of 20.35%. The median age in Wallace is 44.3 years: 45.4 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wallace was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,779 | 51.75% |
| Black or African American | 918 | 26.7% |
| Two or more races | 421 | 12.25% |
| Other race | 250 | 7.27% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,640 | 2.04 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 742 | 2.71 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 718 | 1.14 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Female | 147 | 2.53 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 33 | 4.3 | 0 | 100 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 14.63% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 240 | 9.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 879 | 35.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 7.42% |
| Some College | 472 | 19.02% |
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 | 1,430 | 1,149 | 252 |
| Black | 761 | 683 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 82 | 0 |
| Other Race | 132 | 74 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,196 | $120,227 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,413 | $42,250 | $33,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,245 | $41,151 | $33,104 |
| Some College | $32,942 | $0 | $33,029 |
$34,245
Average Earnings
$41,151
Average Male
$33,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.82% of Wallace residents speak only English, while 13.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 413 | 401 | 97.09% |
| Hispanic | 533 | 271 | 50.84% |
| White | 1,640 | 134 | 8.17% |
| Black | 918 | 52 | 5.66% |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 100% |
20.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wallace is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wallace is Black, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.38% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.39% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.88% |
| Male Employed | 7.68% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,185 | $75,643 |
| Households | $49,358 | $60,889 |
| Married Families | $76,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,208 | $41,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
288
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 9.46% |
| Black | 144 | 18.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
52.18%
Born in Wallace
90.72%
Native Born
9.28%
Foreign Born
7.5%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
90.72% of Wallace residents were born in the United States, with 52.18% having been born in North Carolina. 7.5% 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 | 3,592 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 3,572 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 3,552 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 3,532 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 3,512 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 3,492 | 20 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 3,472 | 33 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 3,439 | 21 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 3,418 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 3,412 | -456 | -11.79% |
| 2019 | 3,868 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 3,888 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 3,894 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 3,917 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 3,919 | -41 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 3,960 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 3,952 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,949 | 14 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 3,935 | 32 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 3,903 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,344 | 405 | 13.78% |
| 1990 | 2,939 | 36 | 1.24% |
| 1980 | 2,903 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 1970 | 2,905 | -687 | -19.13% |