Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina
Waxhaw is a town in Union County, North Carolina, with 20,534 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mineral Springs, 3.1 miles E.
- 20,534residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.4 km²
- 1,547 / sq mipopulation density
- 28173ZIP code
About Waxhaw
Waxhaw is an incorporated town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 20,534 according to the 2020 Census. The population grew 108.28% from 2010. The name is derived from the indigenous people who lived in the area, who were known as the Waxhaw people.
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Living in Waxhaw
- Median household income
- $131,894
- Median home value
- $549,400
- Median rent
- $1,840/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Waxhaw had 20,534 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,534 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,547 per sq mi (597 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waxhaw at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 20,534 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.27 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9375° N, 80.7400° W |
| ZIP code | 28173 |
| Official website | waxhaw.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3771460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waxhaw
- Mineral Springs3.1 mi E
- JAARS5.1 mi S
- Wesley Chapel5.4 mi NE
- Weddington5.9 mi N
- Marvin6.1 mi NW
- Van Wyck, SC7.6 mi SW
- Unity, SC9.8 mi S
- Indian Trail10.4 mi NE
- Monroe11.2 mi NE
- Catawba, SC11.3 mi SW
- Lake Park11.8 mi NE
- Fort Mill, SC12.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Waxhaw
What county is Waxhaw in?
Waxhaw is in Union County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Waxhaw, NC?
20,534 people lived in Waxhaw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waxhaw, NC?
The ZIP code of Waxhaw is 28173.
What is the elevation of Waxhaw?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waxhaw?
Mineral Springs (3.1 mi), JAARS (5.1 mi), Wesley Chapel (5.4 mi), Weddington (5.9 mi), Marvin (6.1 mi).
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