Wallace, NC is a small town located in Duplin County with a population of 3,401 and a population density of 1,257 people per square mile. It is known for its rich culture and history that dates back to the 18th century. The town has many local businesses, including the Wallace Family Pharmacy, The Wallace Theater, and Two Brother's BBQ. For those looking for outdoor activities year round, Wallace offers some great options such as kayaking on the Northeast Cape Fear River or going on an ATV tour at Lake Waccamaw State Park. There are also plenty of organizations that residents can get involved in such as the Wallace Area Historical Society or the Historic Wallace Preservation Society. When it comes to sports you have plenty of options with High School Football games at East Duplin High School and College Baseball games at Stamper Field for local teams like Mount Olive Trojans and UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
The population in Wallace is 3,401. There are 1,108 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wallace is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wallace is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wallace
- 56.6% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 23.7% are married with children
- 9.7% have children, but are single
Race in Wallace
- 64.4% are White
- 14.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 20.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander