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Waxhaw, NC

Union CountyElev. 209 m
Population
21,565
Median home
$506,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Waxhaw

With about 21,565 residents, Waxhaw is one of North Carolina's notable places. Waxhaw sits in Union County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $128,115. Homes carry a median value of $506,300, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.2%). Around 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,565
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$128,115
Per-capita income
$47,224
Poverty rate
4.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
31.4 min
Work from home
27.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.2%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black7.1%
Asian7.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56.3%
Sales & office20.2%
Service11%
Production, transportation & material moving7.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$506,300
Median gross rent
$1,770/mo
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Median year built
2009
Households
6,576
Avg. household size
3.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Waxhaw has 11 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading52%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cuthbertson HighHighGrades 9–12
Marvin Ridge HighHighGrades 9–12
South ProvidenceHighGrades 6–12
Cuthbertson MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Marvin Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Kensington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
New Town ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Rea View ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Sandy Ridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Waxhaw ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Western Union ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Waxhaw60
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 60% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime75% below national
Waxhaw486
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 47% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Waxhaw Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Waxhaw.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Waxhaw is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Waxhaw sits in Union County. Elevation ~209 m.

Map of Waxhaw
Waxhaw, NC
Where Waxhaw is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground
Notable people from Waxhaw
Nick SaldiveriDaniel HarveyAustin KendallK. J. BrentRobert Ney McNeelyPenelope Niven
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Waxhaw, NC (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Thomas Larry Thompson Ii, 56
Waxhaw · 28173
AKA Thomas L Thomas, Thomas Thompson
Thomas Anthony Jackson, 66
Waxhaw · Union County · 28173
AKA X Aj, Thomas Jackson
William Todd Harmon, 44
Waxhaw · Union County · 28173
AKA Todd Harmon, William T Harmon
Johnny Lee Smith, 51
Waxhaw · Union County · 28173
AKA John Smith, Johnny Smith
James Edward Baker, 61
Waxhaw · Union County · 28173
James Franklin Clark, 62
Waxhaw · Union County · 28173
AKA James F Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Waxhaw — frequently asked

What is the population of Waxhaw, North Carolina?
Waxhaw has a population of about 21,565, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waxhaw?
The median home value in Waxhaw is $506,300, and the median gross rent is $1,770/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waxhaw safe? What is the crime rate?
Waxhaw Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 60 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waxhaw face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw has 11 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waxhaw?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Waxhaw. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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