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Wadesboro

North Carolina · 5,008 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 $25,354. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,300. The poverty rate of 35.9% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,008
+41%since 2000
from 3,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wadesboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(309)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(308)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(323)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(303)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(266)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(582)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(554)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(631)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(655)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(602)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(331)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(144)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,354
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,302 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,354
+33%since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(1,610)
Black61.9%(3,099)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(89)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other0.2%(8)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino1.9%(102)
Asian Indian1.2%(61)
Japanese0.3%(16)
Ancestry
American5.2%(274)
Scottish2.8%(147)
English2.4%(127)
West Indian1.9%(100)
Haitian1.9%(100)
British0.9%(46)
Swedish0.7%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(30)
Italian0.5%(29)
German0.3%(17)
Danish0.2%(11)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.2%(9)
Irish0.2%(8)
French0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest Filipino population · Largest West Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married49%(1,007)
Married27.1%(556)
Widowed6.7%(138)
Divorced17.2%(353)
Women 15+
Never married31.6%(637)
Married25.1%(506)
Widowed16.9%(340)
Divorced26.5%(534)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadesboro, North Carolina?

Wadesboro, North Carolina has about 5,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wadesboro, North Carolina earns about $25,354 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Wadesboro, North Carolina?

About 9.4% 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 35.9% 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 1,363 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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