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Whitakers, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
494
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Whitakers and its ZIP codes
Whitakers at a glance
- Whitakers is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Whitakers, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Whitakers.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whitakers, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 31°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitakers, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Whitakers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnfieldTown | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| DortchesTown | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| LeggettTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Rocky MountCity | 12 mi | 45.2 |
| Red OakTown | 12 mi | 19.5 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| HalifaxTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| NashvilleTown | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| TarboroTown | 17 mi | 11.3 |
| SpeedTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| SharpsburgTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| HobgoodTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| CastaliaTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PrincevilleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| MomeyerTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitakers, NC in?
- Whitakers is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Whitakers, NC?
- About 494 people live in Whitakers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitakers?
- Nearby places include Enfield (5.6 mi), Dortches (11 mi), Leggett (11 mi), Rocky Mount (12 mi), Red Oak (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023