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Wade

North Carolina · 556 residents · 1.743 sq mi
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Wade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,655. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+16%since 2000
from 480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1863344826307781990201020202024Wade
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,655
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,071
+23%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(347)
Black22.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(242)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(405)
Black20.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(18)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other2.7%(15)
Diversity Score54.2%(302)
Diversity Score
54
+8%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
14.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wade, North Carolina?

Wade, North Carolina has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wade, North Carolina earns about $30,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wade, North Carolina expensive?

In Wade, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Wade, North Carolina?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wade, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wade, North Carolina?

About 26.4% of people in Wade, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wade, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wade, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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