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Weddington

North Carolina · 9,459 residents · 17.527 sq mi
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Weddington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,331. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $413,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 190% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% 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
9,459
+41%since 2000
from 6,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Weddington
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,331
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,617 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,209
+29%since 2000
from $37,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,197
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,349)
Black2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(71)
Asian1.1%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(680)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(8,427)
Black3.8%(359)
Hispanic / Latino3%(281)
Asian2.6%(243)
Other2.2%(205)
Diversity Score26.5%(2,510)
Diversity Score
27
+161%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weddington, North Carolina?

Weddington, North Carolina has about 9,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weddington, North Carolina earns about $132,331 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 $413,400, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in Weddington, North Carolina?

About 55.0% 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 5,656 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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