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Lucama, NC
Town in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Population
1,205
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,968
ZIP codes
0
Lucama and its ZIP codes
Lucama at a glance
- Lucama is about 8.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,583, 25% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 (60% below North Carolina) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Lucama, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lucama, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,583
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (264), Irish Americans (40), German Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Lucama.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,034
34,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$580M
FY 2026, $7,366 per person
How people get to work
Lucama, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lucama, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
427
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lucama, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Lucama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black CreekTown | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| FremontTown | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| KenlyTown | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WilsonCity | 8 mi | 31.6 |
| SimsTown | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PikevilleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| EurekaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| StantonsburgTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BaileyTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MicroTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SaratogaTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Elm CityTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| MiddlesexTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| PrincetonTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine LevelTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| SelmaTown | 17 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lucama, NC in?
- Lucama is in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lucama, NC?
- About 1,205 people live in Lucama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lucama?
- Nearby places include Black Creek (4.3 mi), Fremont (7 mi), Kenly (7.2 mi), Wilson (8 mi), Sims (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023