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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valdese

North Carolina · 4,485 residents · 7.86 sq mi
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Valdese has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,617. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $80,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,485
+16%since 1990
from 3,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
571 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 492 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+2%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Valdese
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,352 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,965
+43%since 1990
from $13,230 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.6
+14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,986)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(220)
Asian3.9%(176)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,042)
23
+326%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valdese, North Carolina?

Valdese, North Carolina has about 4,485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Valdese, North Carolina?

The typical household in Valdese, North Carolina earns about $30,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valdese, North Carolina expensive?

In Valdese, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Valdese, North Carolina?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Valdese, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valdese, North Carolina?

About 11.9% of people in Valdese, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valdese, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Valdese, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 618 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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