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Mar-Mac, NC
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
2,877
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
632
ZIP codes
0
Mar-Mac and its ZIP codes
Mar-Mac at a glance
- Mar-Mac is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,819, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 (48% below North Carolina) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Mar-Mac, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mar-Mac, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,819
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$149,200
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (672), Honduran Americans (427), Irish Americans (301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Mar-Mac.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Mar-Mac, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled21.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mar-Mac, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mar-Mac, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Mar-Mac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.2 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| GoldsboroCity | 5.2 mi | 28.6 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Mount OliveTown | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| PrincetonTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| PikevilleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CalypsoTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FremontTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| La GrangeTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| FaisonTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine LevelTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Newton GroveTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mar-Mac, NC in?
- Mar-Mac is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mar-Mac, NC?
- About 2,877 people live in Mar-Mac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mar-Mac?
- Nearby places include Brogden (3 mi), Dudley (4.9 mi), Goldsboro (5.2 mi), Elroy (7.6 mi), Mount Olive (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023