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Whiteville, NC
City in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Population
4,696
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
Whiteville and its ZIP codes
Whiteville at a glance
- Whiteville is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,167, 57% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (35% below North Carolina) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Whiteville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whiteville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,167
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (489), Irish Americans (168), German Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Whiteville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,052
14,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$411M
FY 2026, $8,113 per person
How people get to work
Whiteville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whiteville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
473
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whiteville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Whiteville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrunswickTown | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HallsboroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| ChadbournTown | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| ClarktonTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Cerro GordoTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Tabor CityTown | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| BladenboroTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| BoardmanTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| BoltonTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Fair BluffTown | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| OrrumTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Green Sea, SCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Loris, SCCity | 21 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whiteville, NC in?
- Whiteville is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Whiteville, NC?
- About 4,696 people live in Whiteville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whiteville?
- Nearby places include Brunswick (2.9 mi), Hallsboro (6.2 mi), Chadbourn (7 mi), Clarkton (12 mi), Lake Waccamaw (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023