Wade is a town located in Cumberland County North Carolina. Wade has a 2024 population of 650. Wade is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 636 in 2020.
The average household income in Wade is $89,214 with a poverty rate of 16.99%. The median age in Wade is 43.1 years: 36 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 86.37% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 11.15% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 253 | 2.23 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 121 | 2.99 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 113 | 1.02 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 14 | 5.21 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 5 | 3 | 80 | 20 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 4.5% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 12.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 75 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 308 | 49 |
| Black | 59 | 59 | 17 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,857 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,682 | $59,917 | $32,083 |
| Some College | $56,250 | $58,250 | $55,909 |
$55,682
Average Earnings
$59,917
Average Male
$32,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.81% of Wade residents speak only English, while 4.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 68 | 13.93% |
| Black | 63 | 27 | 42.86% |
| Multiple | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
16.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
17.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wade is Black, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wade is White, with 13.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| Some College | 13.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Female Employed | 9.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,000 | $139,725 |
| Households | $67,574 | $89,214 |
| Married Families | $117,765 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,464 | $26,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 13.35% |
| Black | 4 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 100% |
| Native American | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
19.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.24%
Born in Wade
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
98.76% of Wade residents were born in the United States, with 61.24% having been born in North Carolina. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 668 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 665 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 661 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 657 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 654 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 650 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 647 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 643 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 642 | 6 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 636 | 51 | 8.72% |
| 2019 | 585 | 7 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 578 | 4 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 574 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 573 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 566 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 569 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 567 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 567 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 567 | 9 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 558 | 0 | 0% |