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Weldon

North Carolina · 1,655 residents · 2.916 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,038. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,655
+20%since 2000
from 1,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+9%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Weldon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,038
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,668 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,359
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(418)
Black70.6%(1,168)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score51.4%(850)
Diversity Score
51
−13%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, North Carolina?

Weldon, North Carolina has about 1,655 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weldon, North Carolina earns about $35,038 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, North Carolina?

About 14.3% 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 25.4% 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 281 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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