Demographics in Waxhaw, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Waxhaw?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

21,565

Male

10,292

47.7%

Female

11,273

52.3%

Median Age

36.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.3%

Black

8.3%

Hispanic

11.9%

Asian

7.4%

Two or More

9.7%

Other

3.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.9%

High School or Higher

43.2%

Foreign Born

16.3%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

45.9%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Waxhaw, NC has a population of 21,565 with a median age of 36.9. The racial makeup is 71.3% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 8.3% Black, 7.4% Asian. About 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 16.3%.