Waxhaw, NC Demographics

A map of Waxhaw's Population by Race

Waxhaw, North Carolina had a population of 20,534 in 2020. It was 70.2% White, 8.7% Black, 7.0% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waxhaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is the 47th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Waxhaw's White Population

14,423 residents of Waxhaw identify as White, or 70.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Waxhaw slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #398 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is less White than neighboring Mineral Springs (75.6% White), JAARS (77.1% White), Marvin (70.8% White), Wesley Chapel (79.3% White), and Weddington (77.2% White).

Waxhaw's Black Population

1,796 residents of Waxhaw identify as Black, or 8.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waxhaw slightly less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #445 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is more Black than neighboring JAARS (3.8% Black), Marvin (5.2% Black), Wesley Chapel (6.1% Black), and Weddington (4.5% Black). Waxhaw is less Black than neighboring Mineral Springs (10.8% Black).

Waxhaw's Asian Population

1,432 residents of Waxhaw identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waxhaw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is more Asian than neighboring Mineral Springs (1.5% Asian), JAARS (1.5% Asian), and Wesley Chapel (3.2% Asian). Waxhaw is less Asian than neighboring Marvin (15.1% Asian), and Weddington (9.3% Asian).

Waxhaw's Hispanic Population

1,814 residents of Waxhaw identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waxhaw roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #244 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral Springs (6.5% Hispanic), Marvin (4.9% Hispanic), Wesley Chapel (7.2% Hispanic), and Weddington (4.8% Hispanic). Waxhaw is less Hispanic than neighboring JAARS (9.1% Hispanic).

Waxhaw's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Waxhaw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waxhaw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #468 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marvin (0.5% Native American/Other), Wesley Chapel (0.5% Native American/Other), and Weddington (0.4% Native American/Other). Waxhaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral Springs (1% Native American/Other), and JAARS (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waxhaw's Multiracial Population

942 residents of Waxhaw identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waxhaw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Waxhaw is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waxhaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Marvin (3.4% Multiracial), Wesley Chapel (3.7% Multiracial), and Weddington (3.7% Multiracial). Waxhaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Mineral Springs (4.7% Multiracial), and JAARS (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.