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Watha, NC
Town in Pender County, North Carolina.
Population
271
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Watha and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pender County. PPP loans are for Watha.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,002
16,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watha, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,933
16.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watha, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Watha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallaceTown | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| BurgawTown | 6.8 mi | 4.7 |
| TeacheyTown | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| St. HelenaVillage | 9.5 mi | 5.6 |
| GreeneversTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Rose HillTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| AtkinsonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| HarrellsTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| ChinquapinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
| MagnoliaTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.6 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| KenansvilleTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watha, NC in?
- Watha is in Pender County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Watha, NC?
- About 271 people live in Watha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watha?
- Nearby places include Wallace (6.6 mi), Burgaw (6.8 mi), Teachey (8.9 mi), St. Helena (9.5 mi), Greenevers (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023