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Weldon

North Carolina · 1,374 residents (2025 est.) · 2.92 sq mi
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Weldon is a city of 1,642 people in North Carolina. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. The typical home is worth $100,500, having risen by half since 2000. The foreign-born share is 1%. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,642
+20%since 2000
from 1,374 in 2000
1,374 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
563 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 608 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.9
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.92 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Weldon
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(115)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(116)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(65)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.5%(206)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(128)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(136)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446%(99)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(186)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418%(295)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(185)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(70)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,350
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,668 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,958
+35%since 2000
from $16,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
17.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.423
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$100,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$921
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
52.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
47.6% rent
12.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.70 people
+1%since 2009
from 2.68 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
37.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
49.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−2%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(493)
Black62.6%(860)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(238)
Black82.8%(1,359)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(23)
37
−22%since 2009
from 47 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.5%(9)
Honduran0.3%(5)
Bolivian0.3%(5)
Ancestry
American7.7%(127)
English5.5%(90)
Irish4%(66)
German3%(49)
Nigerian1.8%(30)
Polish0.4%(7)
Italian0.2%(4)
Arab0.2%(3)
Lebanese0.2%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
French0.2%(3)
Scottish0.2%(3)
Welsh0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
65.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
15.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
22.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
16.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
54.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2013
from 10.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
79.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.6%(265)
Married35.2%(196)
Widowed7.7%(43)
Divorced9.5%(53)
Women 15+
Never married45.4%(358)
Married26.6%(210)
Widowed15.1%(119)
Divorced12.9%(102)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2013
from 10.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
37.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
48.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
67.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.3%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28%(30)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era16.8%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0.9%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.8%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 107 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, North Carolina?

Weldon, North Carolina has about 1,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weldon, North Carolina earns about $48,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weldon, North Carolina expensive?

In Weldon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $100,500, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, North Carolina?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of people in Weldon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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