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South Weldon

North Carolina · 500 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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South Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,430. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 914 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
−65%since 2000
from 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 3,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3847321K1K2K1990201020202024South Weldon
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,430
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,961
+80%since 2000
from $8,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+3%since 2010
from 0.528 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(188)
Black84.7%(1,198)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(426)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(86)
Black79.4%(397)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(17)
Diversity Score42.4%(212)
Diversity Score
42
+41%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+41.8 ptssince 2017
from 41.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Weldon, North Carolina?

South Weldon, North Carolina has about 500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Weldon, North Carolina?

The typical household in South Weldon, North Carolina earns about $18,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Weldon, North Carolina expensive?

In South Weldon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in South Weldon, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Weldon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Weldon, North Carolina?

About 66.0% of people in South Weldon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Weldon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, South Weldon, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,158 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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