Waxhaw, NC Demographics

A map of Waxhaw's Population by Race

Waxhaw, North Carolina has an estimated population of 22,275, an increase from the 20,534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.5% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waxhaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waxhaw has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waxhaw, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waxhaw is ranked the 44th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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 was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waxhaw's White Population

15,025 residents of Waxhaw, or 67.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waxhaw is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Waxhaw ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Waxhaw's population has decreased from 70.2% to 67.5%.

Waxhaw is more White than neighboring JAARS (27.1% White), and Marvin (64.8% White). Waxhaw is less White than neighboring Mineral Springs (89.5% White), Wesley Chapel (73.7% White), and Weddington (75.5% White).

Waxhaw's Black Population

1,814 residents of Waxhaw, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waxhaw is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Waxhaw ranks 445th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Black residents' share of Waxhaw's population has decreased from 8.7% to 8.1%.

Waxhaw is more Black than neighboring Mineral Springs (5.3% Black), Marvin (7.2% Black), Wesley Chapel (7.6% Black), and Weddington (3.2% Black). Waxhaw is less Black than neighboring JAARS (72.9% Black).

Waxhaw's Asian Population

1,644 residents of Waxhaw, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waxhaw is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Waxhaw ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Waxhaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Waxhaw is more Asian than neighboring Mineral Springs (0.2% Asian), JAARS (0% Asian), and Wesley Chapel (4.5% Asian). Waxhaw is less Asian than neighboring Marvin (19.1% Asian), and Weddington (8.8% Asian).

Waxhaw's Hispanic Population

2,634 residents of Waxhaw, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waxhaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Waxhaw ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Waxhaw's population has increased from 8.8% to 11.8%.

Waxhaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral Springs (1.6% Hispanic), JAARS (0% Hispanic), Marvin (5% Hispanic), Wesley Chapel (10.5% Hispanic), and Weddington (7.2% Hispanic).

Waxhaw's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Waxhaw, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waxhaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Waxhaw ranks 489th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waxhaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waxhaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral Springs (0% Native American/Other), JAARS (0% Native American/Other), Marvin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Weddington (0% Native American/Other). Waxhaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wesley Chapel (1.2% Native American/Other).

Waxhaw's Multiracial Population

1,048 residents of Waxhaw, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waxhaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waxhaw ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxhaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Waxhaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Waxhaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Mineral Springs (3.3% Multiracial), JAARS (0% Multiracial), Marvin (3.6% Multiracial), and Wesley Chapel (2.5% Multiracial). Waxhaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Weddington (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.