Whitakers, NC

Living in Whitakers

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 37
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Schools 1
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Residents

649 Population -2 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black77%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office13%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$6.1k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$357 Median Monthly Rent +$32 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas9%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whitakers

United States45
North Carolina20
Rocky Mount Metro Area11
Nash County9

Property Crime in Whitakers

United States48
North Carolina30
Rocky Mount Metro Area12
Nash County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 5 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitakers

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding68
Tornado34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whitakers, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whitakers, NC

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Rocky Mount Academy
13 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Whitakers, NC

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Barton College
28 miles, SW
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Chowan University
41 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Whitakers, NC

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Nash General Hospital
12 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Whitakers, NC

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