Waxhaw, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Waxhaw, North Carolina is 21,565 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $128,115, the median home value is $506,300, and the median age is 36.9.
The population has grown 132.8% since 2010 (9,957 → 23,178).
21,565
Population
1769
People / sq mi
$128,115
Median Income
$506,300
Median Home Value
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Waxhaw covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 1769 people per square mile.
About Waxhaw, NC
Remote work is unusually prominent in Waxhaw: 27.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 21,565 residents, Waxhaw is a city in North Carolina. It ranks #46 among cities in North Carolina by population.
Households take in a median $128,115, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $506,300, with typical rent around $1,770.
About 54.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 27.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Waxhaw — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Waxhaw town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Waxhaw town had a population of 9,957 in 2010 and 23,178 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,178 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 6.34%.
23,178
Population (2024)
9,957
Population (2010)
23,178
Peak (2024)
6.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,957 |
| 2011 | 10,127 |
| 2012 | 10,413 |
| 2013 | 11,333 |
| 2014 | 12,793 |
| 2015 | 13,523 |
| 2016 | 14,234 |
| 2017 | 15,204 |
| 2018 | 16,171 |
| 2019 | 17,147 |
| 2020 | 20,780 |
| 2021 | 21,713 |
| 2022 | 22,563 |
| 2023 | 23,157 |
| 2024 | 23,178 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$128,115
Median Household Income
$47,224
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$506,300
Median Home Value
$1,770
Median Rent
82.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
54.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
61.6%
Public Transit
27.9%
Work From Home
31.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
55.4%
Foreign Born
79.6%
Non-English at Home
4.9%
Veterans
6.6%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
99.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.4% |
| Information | 16.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waxhaw, North Carolina has a population of 21,565 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Waxhaw, North Carolina is $128,115, with 3.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Waxhaw, North Carolina is $506,300, with median monthly rent at $1,770 and a homeownership rate of 82.2%.
The median age in Waxhaw, North Carolina is 36.9 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
The population has grown 132.8% since 2010 (9,957 → 23,178).
Waxhaw town, NC Climate
Waxhaw town, NC has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F) and receives about 1199 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.6°C
Avg Temp
1199
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 111 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 95 mm |
| March | 11° / 52° | 120 mm |
| April | 15° / 60° | 76 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 92 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 104 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 114 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 111 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 104 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 100 mm |
| November | 11° / 51° | 84 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 88 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Waxhaw town, NC
The most comfortable months to visit Waxhaw town, NC are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.