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Wade

North Carolina · 638 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 $42,500. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638
+33%since 2000
from 480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1863344826307781990201020202024Wade
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
+96%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(438)
Black20.8%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(25)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other9.1%(58)
Diversity Score63.9%(408)
Diversity Score
64
+27%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wade, North Carolina?

Wade, North Carolina has about 638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wade, North Carolina earns about $42,500 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Wade, North Carolina?

About 16.0% 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 14.4% 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 403 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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

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