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Lake Waccamaw, NC

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Population
1,239
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
59 ft
Median Home Value
$305,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$928/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw is a quiet, close-knit town in southeastern North Carolina, located about 40 miles west of Wilmington. Home to around 1,300 residents, the community sits along the northern shore of one of the region's largest natural freshwater lakes. Life here revolves around the water, with a laid-back pace, quiet residential streets, and scenic lakefront views that make everyday living feel like a retreat.

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Outdoor recreation is right in your backyard thanks to Lake Waccamaw State Park, which offers shaded hiking trails, camping spots, and a boardwalk winding beneath moss-draped cypress trees. Boating, kayaking, and fishing are favorite local pastimes, supported by multiple public boat launches around the shoreline. For groceries, healthcare, and everyday errands, residents make the quick 15-minute drive into Whiteville, while Wilmington is close enough for easy day trips and commutes.

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Low PopulationA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA95.6rating

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