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Wadesboro

North Carolina · 5,813 residents · 6.596 sq mi
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Wadesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,860. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
5,813
+64%since 2000
from 3,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wadesboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,860
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,302 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,280
+26%since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,476)
Black55.9%(1,987)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(46)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(2,250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(2,040)
Black60.3%(3,507)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(105)
Asian1.4%(80)
Other2.3%(136)
Diversity Score65.1%(3,786)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadesboro, North Carolina?

Wadesboro, North Carolina has about 5,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wadesboro, North Carolina earns about $33,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadesboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Wadesboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Wadesboro, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wadesboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadesboro, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of people in Wadesboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadesboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadesboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,168 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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