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White Lake, NC
Town in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
970
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
947
ZIP codes
0
White Lake and its ZIP codes
White Lake at a glance
- White Lake is about 4.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,375 a year, 17% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,300 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for White Lake, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Lake, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,375
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (111), German Americans (54), Scottish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for White Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,044
12,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $8,755 per person
How people get to work
White Lake, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Lake, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Lake, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near White Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethtownTown | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
| GarlandTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DublinTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ClarktonTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| HarrellsTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| Tar HeelTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BladenboroTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.6 |
| AtkinsonTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| East ArcadiaTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| SandyfieldTown | 22 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Lake, NC in?
- White Lake is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of White Lake, NC?
- About 970 people live in White Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Lake?
- Nearby places include Elizabethtown (6.1 mi), Garland (12 mi), Dublin (13 mi), Clarkton (14 mi), White Oak (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023