Wadesboro is a town located in Anson County North Carolina. Wadesboro has a 2024 population of 4,908. Wadesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,014 in 2020.
The average household income in Wadesboro is $50,230 with a poverty rate of 24.18%. The median age in Wadesboro is 38.3 years: 37.8 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wadesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,459 | 69.12% |
| White | 1,269 | 25.36% |
| Asian | 244 | 4.88% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,786 | 2.64 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 866 | 1.07 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 441 | 4.01 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 421 | 4.52 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
| Male | 58 | 2.19 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
4.12
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 412 | 13.39% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 435 | 14.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 1.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,084 | 35.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 736 | 23.93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,975 | 1,628 | 145 |
| White | 894 | 780 | 296 |
| Asian | 175 | 175 | 15 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,982 | $55,000 | $71,494 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,906 | $23,718 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $25,844 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,225 | $28,309 | $28,162 |
| Some College | $37,679 | $42,813 | $28,229 |
$28,225
Average Earnings
$28,309
Average Male
$28,162
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.17% of Wadesboro residents speak only English, while 3.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,375 | 1,101 | 32.62% |
| White | 1,129 | 51 | 4.52% |
| Multiple | 4 | 1 | 25% |
24.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.74%
Male Poverty Rate
28.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wadesboro is Black, with 32.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wadesboro is White, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.06% |
| High School | 16.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.7% |
| Female Employed | 21.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.44% |
| Male Employed | 4.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,134 | $70,528 |
| Households | $32,022 | $50,230 |
| Married Families | $77,880 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,196 | $28,619 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.2%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
346
Number of Veterans
328
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 17.46% |
| Black | 162 | 6.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
12.9%
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
82.77%
Born in Wadesboro
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
96.08% of Wadesboro residents were born in the United States, with 82.77% having been born in North Carolina. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,777 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 4,803 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 4,829 | -27 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 4,856 | -26 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 4,882 | -26 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 4,908 | -27 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 4,935 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 4,953 | -34 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 4,987 | -27 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 5,014 | -249 | -4.73% |
| 2019 | 5,263 | -31 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 5,294 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 5,286 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 5,325 | -48 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 5,373 | -68 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 5,441 | -175 | -3.12% |
| 2013 | 5,616 | -47 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 5,663 | -47 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 5,710 | -83 | -1.43% |
| 2010 | 5,793 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,552 | -93 | -2.55% |
| 1990 | 3,645 | -561 | -13.34% |
| 1980 | 4,206 | 229 | 5.76% |
| 1970 | 3,977 | 233 | 6.22% |
| 1960 | 3,744 | 336 | 9.86% |
| 1950 | 3,408 | -179 | -4.99% |
| 1940 | 3,587 | 463 | 14.82% |
| 1930 | 3,124 | 476 | 17.98% |
| 1920 | 2,648 | -2,129 | -44.57% |