Whiteville, North Carolina
Whiteville: city in North Carolina
About
Whiteville is a city located in the county of Columbus in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,394. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,242 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Whiteville
| Population | 5,242 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Postal code | 28472 |
| Phone Area Codes | 910 |
| Area | 14100000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.3388,-78.7031 |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Capital city | Whiteville is capital of Columbus County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:49:42 (11th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Whiteville is located at 34°20'20"N 78°42'11"W (34.3387800, -78.7030700).
Whiteville map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Whiteville decreased by 2.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,394 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,330 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,398 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,492 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,531 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,503 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,434 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,390 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,338 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,299 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,242 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Whiteville
1North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville
415 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19107885100 | Website available
2Whiteville Parks
722 Nolan Ave, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106424981
3Columbus County Fitness Park
Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Where to Eat in Whiteville
1Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
10 Northfield Center, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106401887 | Website available
2Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
104 Columbus Corners Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106414160 | Website available
3KFC
709 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106423054 | Website available
4Subway
110 Columbus Corners Dr C17, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106427829 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Whiteville
1Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
601 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106423171 | Website available
2Whiteville City Council
24 Hill Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472 View details
Phone: +19106428046 | Website available
3Whiteville City Hall
317 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472 View details
Phone: +19106428046 | Website available
4N C Department of Agriculture
233 Border Belt Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106486046 | Website available
5Columbus County Health Records
304 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472, United States View details
Phone: +19106406615 | Website available
People born in Whiteville (15)
People born in Whiteville, including poet Archie Randolph Ammons, basketball player Jerrod Mustaf, football player Chester McGlockton, .
More notable people
- Dewey L. Hill (North Carolina politician) he was born in 31/08/1925
- Jane McNeill (American actress) she was born in 21/06/1966
- Maggie Will (professional golfer) she was born in 22/11/1964
- Patrick Lennon (American baseball player) he was born in 27/04/1968
- Reggie Singletary (American football player) he was born in 17/01/1964
- Ulysses Currie (American politician) he was born in 10/07/1937
- Reggie Royals (American basketball player) he was born in 18/09/1950
- Scott Dawson (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/06/1984
- Ida Stephens Owens (biochemist) she was born in 13/09/1939
- MacKenzie Gore (baseball player (1999-)) he was born in 24/02/1999
- Harvey D. Williams (American military officer) he was born in 30/06/1930
- Dax Harwood (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/06/1984
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Whiteville, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199722 | Southeastern Community College | Whiteville (NC) | 28472-5422 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Whiteville, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Whiteville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whitevill Post Office | Whiteville (NC) | 28472 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Whiteville, Tennessee town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 4,449 people.
Other cities in Columbus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbus County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tabor City | 3,893 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Level | 2,080 | Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Chadbourn | 1,699 | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,392 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |
| Broadway | 1,295 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Brunswick | 996 | Town in North Carolina |
| Fair Bluff | 879 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |
| Bolton | 632 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |
| Sandyfield | 415 | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cerro Gordo | 195 | Town of the United States |
| Boardman | 152 | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Whiteville distances to largest North Carolina cities