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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Weddington

North Carolina · 6,696 residents · 17.527 sq mi
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Weddington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,617. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $270,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 149% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,696
+76%since 1990
from 3,803 in 1990
1990 – 2025
382 / sq mi
+76%since 1990
from 217 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+10%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Weddington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$97,617
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,689 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,295
+61%since 1990
from $23,206 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$270,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $176,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$718
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.4% in 1990
4.9% rent
2.8
−1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,651)
Black3.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.7%(26)
Diversity Score10.3%(391)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,349)
Black2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(71)
Asian1.1%(71)
Diversity Score10.2%(680)
10
−1%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 41.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Weddington, North Carolina?

Weddington, North Carolina has about 6,696 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Weddington, North Carolina earns about $97,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weddington, North Carolina expensive?

In Weddington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $270,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Weddington, North Carolina?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Weddington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weddington, North Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Weddington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weddington, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Weddington, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,893 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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