Watha is a town located in Duplin County North Carolina. Watha has a 2024 population of 220. Watha is currently growing at a rate of 4.76% annually and its population has increased by 23.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 178 in 2020.
The average household income in Watha is $60,186 with a poverty rate of 20.08%. The median age in Watha is 34.7 years: 51.3 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 90.57% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 7.38% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 85 | 2.87 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 48 | 3.06 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 11 | 1.27 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 11.86% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 3.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 8.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.69% |
| High School Graduate | 64 | 36.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 9.6% |
| Some College | 50 | 28.25% |
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 | 150 | 127 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,028 | $0 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,107 | $0 | $9,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,250
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.77% of Watha residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 42 | 21.65% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Multiple | 18 | 3 | 16.67% |
20.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watha is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watha is Hispanic, with 12.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| High School | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,500 | $63,149 |
| Households | $36,042 | $60,186 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 10.11% |
| Other Race | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 17.39% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
86.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
20.6%
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
79.92%
Born in Watha
97.13%
Native Born
2.87%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.13% of Watha residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in North Carolina. 2.87% 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 | 274 | 11 | 4.18% |
| 2028 | 263 | 11 | 4.37% |
| 2027 | 252 | 11 | 4.56% |
| 2026 | 241 | 10 | 4.33% |
| 2025 | 231 | 11 | 5% |
| 2024 | 220 | 10 | 4.76% |
| 2023 | 210 | 11 | 5.53% |
| 2022 | 199 | 15 | 8.15% |
| 2021 | 184 | 6 | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 178 | -61 | -25.52% |
| 2019 | 239 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 237 | 4 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 233 | 4 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 229 | 5 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 224 | 3 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 221 | 6 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 215 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 212 | 6 | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 206 | 15 | 7.85% |
| 2010 | 191 | 0 | 0% |