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Weaverville

North Carolina · 4,790 residents (2025 est.) · 3.879 sq mi
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Weaverville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,221. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $463,700. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,687
+94%since 2000
from 2,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+22%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,790 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Weaverville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,221
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,110 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,476
+114%since 2000
from $24,517 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+8%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,783
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+86%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,318)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,834)
Black10.7%(503)
Hispanic / Latino4%(189)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(161)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,855)
Diversity Score
40
+444%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weaverville, North Carolina?

Weaverville, North Carolina has about 4,687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weaverville, North Carolina earns about $88,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weaverville, North Carolina expensive?

In Weaverville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $463,700, and the typical rent is about $1,783 a month.

How educated are people in Weaverville, North Carolina?

About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in Weaverville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weaverville, North Carolina?

About 4.2% of people in Weaverville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weaverville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Weaverville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,477 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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