Watha, North Carolina facts for kids
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Watha, North Carolina
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Location of Watha, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 133.09/sq mi (51.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28478
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-71320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406840 |
Watha is a small town located in Pender County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 181 people lived there. Watha is part of the larger Wilmington area, which is a group of cities and towns close to each other.
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About Watha's Location
Watha is a small place, covering about 3.52 square kilometers (1.36 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People of Watha
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 169 | — | |
| 1920 | 181 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 227 | 25.4% | |
| 1940 | 214 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 222 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 174 | −21.6% | |
| 1970 | 181 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 196 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 99 | −49.5% | |
| 2000 | 151 | 52.5% | |
| 2010 | 190 | 25.8% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −4.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 210 | 10.5% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Watha based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 151 people living in Watha. These people lived in 65 different homes, and 44 of these were families. On average, about 2.32 people lived in each home.
Age Groups
The people in Watha come from all age groups.
- About 17.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Watha was 46 years.
Income in Watha
In 2000, the average income for a household in Watha was $37,500 per year. For families, the average income was $45,625 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $15,654.
See also
In Spanish: Watha para niños
