Whitakers is a town located in Nash County North Carolina. Whitakers has a 2024 population of 638. Whitakers is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 634 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitakers is $45,700 with a poverty rate of 22.51%. The median age in Whitakers is 32.8 years: 30.3 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitakers was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 393 | 85.06% |
| White | 54 | 11.69% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 1.97 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.02 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 59 | 2.66 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 51 | 2.8 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Male | 13 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 7.1% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 8.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 25.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 128 | 39.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 262 | 228 | 38 |
| White | 47 | 47 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,042 | $0 | $76,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,375 | $0 | $34,375 |
| High School Graduate | $30,729 | $0 | $31,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,438 | $24,688 | $38,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $38,250 |
$33,438
Average Earnings
$24,688
Average Male
$38,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.02% of Whitakers residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 393 | 103 | 26.21% |
| White | 54 | 1 | 1.85% |
22.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.84%
Male Poverty Rate
26.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitakers is Black, with 26.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitakers is White, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.41% |
| Some College | 23.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.43% |
| Female Employed | 0.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,181 | $57,224 |
| Households | $34,375 | $45,700 |
| Married Families | $100,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,896 | $32,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 16.98% |
| Black | 9 | 3.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
78.35%
Born in Whitakers
98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.92% of Whitakers residents were born in the United States, with 78.35% having been born in North Carolina. 0.65% 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 | 643 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 642 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 641 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 640 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 639 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 638 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 637 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 633 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 632 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 634 | -67 | -9.56% |
| 2019 | 701 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 705 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 713 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 716 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 720 | -7 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 727 | -7 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 734 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 737 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 742 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 744 | 0 | 0% |