White Plains, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    795
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.7
    0.737% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    11.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,242
    16.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $231,700
    0.941% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    394
    16.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in White Plains, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in White Plains, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in White Plains, NC was $231,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

    Most people in White Plains, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 40.1 minutes. The average car ownership in White Plains, NC was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaSurry County, NCMount Airy, NCWilkesboro High Country--Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    White Plains, NC is home to a population of 795 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of White Plains, NC residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 32.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (771 people) in White Plains, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Other (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of White Plains, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in White Plains, NC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Plains, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      771 ± 276
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      24 ± 43
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 14
    3.02%
    Hispanic Population
    24 people

    In 2024, there were 32.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (771 people) in White Plains, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Other (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.02% of the people in White Plains, NC are hispanic (24 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in White Plains, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    8 ± 24

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in White Plains, NC.

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    Health

    97.6% of the population of White Plains, NC has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 19.7% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.7% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.39%
    Uninsured
    48.9%
    Employer Coverage
    10.6%
    Medicaid
    19.7%
    Medicare
    17.4%
    Non-Group
    1.01%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Plains, NC grew by NaNy% from 0% to 2.39%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White Plains, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of White Plains, NC employs 394 people. In 2024, the largest industries in White Plains, NC were Manufacturing (126 people), Public Administration (81 people), and Retail Trade (62 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($72,530), Retail Trade ($65,286), and Manufacturing ($44,041).

    Employment

    Occupations

    394
    2024 Value
    ± 171
    −16.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 68.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Plains, NC declined at a rate of −16.3%, from 471 employees to 394 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Plains, NC, are Material Moving Occupations (63 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (51 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (41 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Plains, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    394
    2024 Value
    ± 171
    −16.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 68.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Plains, NC declined at a rate of −16.3%, from 471 employees to 394 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Plains, NC, are Manufacturing (126 people), Public Administration (81 people), and Retail Trade (62 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Plains, NC, though some of these residents may live in White Plains, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,692
    Median earning men ± $5,319
    $38,864
    Median earning women ± $23,628

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($65,286) and Manufacturing ($44,135).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($18,882).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    Y-Axis
    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for White Plains, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in White Plains, NC was $231,700 in 2024, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $233,900 to $231,700, a 0.941% decrease. The homeownership rate in White Plains, NC is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in White Plains, NC have an average commute time of 40.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Plains, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $231,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$36,068
    $306
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$119

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White Plains, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in White Plains, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    52.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.2% of the housing units in White Plains, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in White Plains, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $44,242
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,896
    418
    Number of Households
    ± 141

    In 2024, the median household income of the 418 households in White Plains, NC declined from $44,242 from the previous year's value of $52,813.

    The following chart displays the households in White Plains, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $40k - $45k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for White Plains, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (89.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.6%)

    In 2024, 89.4% of workers in White Plains, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    40.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in White Plains, NC have a longer commute time (40.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 11.9% of the workforce in White Plains, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in White Plains, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in White Plains, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White Plains, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Plains, NC (85 out of 795 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Plains, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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