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Welcome

North Carolina · 4,131 residents · 9.313 sq mi
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Welcome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,131
+17%since 2000
from 3,538 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
444 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Welcome
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,590
+9%since 2000
from $22,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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
$132,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,361)
Black2.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,540)
Black3.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(158)
Asian1.5%(64)
Other0.9%(35)
Diversity Score23.8%(983)
Diversity Score
24
+137%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welcome, North Carolina?

Welcome, North Carolina has about 4,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Welcome, North Carolina earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welcome, North Carolina expensive?

In Welcome, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $132,200, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Welcome, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Welcome, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welcome, North Carolina?

About 10.8% of people in Welcome, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welcome, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Welcome, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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