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Weldon

North Carolina · 1,374 residents (2025 est.) · 2.916 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,350. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

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

Total population
1,642
+20%since 2000
from 1,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Weldon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,350
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,668 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$100,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(493)
Black62.6%(860)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(812)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(238)
Black82.8%(1,359)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(23)
Diversity Score36.7%(603)
Diversity Score
37
−38%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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