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Weddington

North Carolina · 13,181 residents · 17.527 sq mi
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Weddington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,718. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $476,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 155% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,181
+97%since 2000
from 6,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+12%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Weddington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,718
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,004
+64%since 2000
from $37,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$476,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
3.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(10,176)
Black4.5%(594)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(633)
Asian9.3%(1,230)
Other3%(401)
Diversity Score47%(6,199)
Diversity Score
47
+363%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weddington, North Carolina?

Weddington, North Carolina has about 13,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weddington, North Carolina earns about $144,718 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 $476,400.

How educated are people in Weddington, North Carolina?

About 62.1% 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 2.4% 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 9,378 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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

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