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South Weldon

North Carolina · 705 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 $20,688. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 709 residents. Median home value is $60,600. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
705
−50%since 2000
from 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,621 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 3,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.3
−24%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3847321K1K2K1990201020202024South Weldon
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,688
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,450
+7%since 2000
from $8,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
71.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−2%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14%(99)
Black77.7%(548)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(36)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3%(21)
Diversity Score46.6%(329)
Diversity Score
47
+55%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−17%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Weldon, North Carolina?

South Weldon, North Carolina has about 705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Weldon, North Carolina earns about $20,688 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in South Weldon, North Carolina?

About 19.6% 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 47.7% 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 953 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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