Watha, NC Demographics

The total population of Watha is estimated to be 230 with 97 males (42.17%) and 133 females (57.83%). There are 36 more females than males in Watha.
The median household income in Watha was $36,481 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,382(8.48%) from $39,863 in 2020. This income is 48.90% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Watha sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $36,481. Overall, the median household income for the town of Watha stands at $36,481.
In Watha, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $28,374 for males and $19,254 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $34,319 for males and $49,857 for females.
In Watha, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $40,534.
In 2022, the population of Watha was 205, a 6.77% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Watha's population was 192, an increase of 5.49% compared to a population of 182 in 2020.
The median age in Watha, NC is 37.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.48% were under the age of 15, 20.90% aged 15 to 29, 50.41% aged 30 to 64, 15.57% aged 65 to 84, and 1.64% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Watha population: 95.08% are White, 1.64% are some other race and 3.28% are multiracial.