Lucama, North Carolina

About Lucama

Set in the eastern part of North Carolina, Lucama is a small town, home to 1,060 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lucama is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,738 residents per square mile.

📰 Lucama News Today

• Durham man dies after striking train in Lucama The Wilson Times · Aug 8
• Durham man hit by train in Lucama didn't stop at crossing arm, SHP says WRAL · Aug 9
• Jane Bass Obituary Jun 30, 2026 Wilson Memorial Service · Jun 30
• Springfield School: Historic Black school in Wilson County saved by alumni efforts ABC11 News · Feb 13
• Dolan Henry Atkinson Obituary May 30, 2026 Joyners Funeral Home & Crematory · May 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lucama Unique

• The only place in America named Lucama — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lucama

• Aggie's Steak Sub
• Klint's Korner
• Taqueria El Primo — mexican
• The Ranch House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Whirligig · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lucama

• Virginia Johnson Comunnity Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lucama

• Lucama Elementary
• Springfield Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lucama

🏘️ Nearby Communities