Weddington is a town located in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. Weddington has a 2024 population of 14,354. Weddington is currently growing at a rate of 1.95% annually and its population has increased by 8.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Weddington is $218,704 with a poverty rate of 2.19%. The median age in Weddington is 43.5 years: 44.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weddington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,705 | 81.26% |
| Asian | 885 | 6.72% |
| Black or African American | 862 | 6.54% |
| Two or more races | 531 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 189 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,240 | 3.11 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 3,630 | 3.35 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 409 | 1.12 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 184 | 2.72 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Male | 17 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 507 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,406 | 39.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,153 | 25.25% |
| High School Graduate | 866 | 10.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 0.82% |
| Some College | 1,408 | 16.51% |
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 | 6,954 | 6,814 | 4,431 |
| Asian | 540 | 540 | 502 |
| Black | 511 | 511 | 343 |
| Hispanic | 302 | 256 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 286 | 286 | 218 |
| Other Race | 127 | 109 | 25 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,523 | $119,003 | $64,234 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,482 | $149,583 | $102,546 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,208 | $118,581 | $63,102 |
| Some College | $56,352 | $53,953 | $57,061 |
$85,208
Average Earnings
$118,581
Average Male
$63,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.3% of Weddington residents speak only English, while 13.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,354 | 165 | 1.59% |
| Multiple | 531 | 84 | 15.82% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 51 | 7.13% |
| Black | 862 | 40 | 4.64% |
2.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.49%
Male Poverty Rate
2.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weddington is Multiple, with 15.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weddington is White, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.55% |
| Some College | 4.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.14% |
| Male Employed | 1.59% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $187,287 | $231,871 |
| Households | $171,810 | $218,704 |
| Married Families | $195,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,438 | $94,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.3%
Male Marriage Rate
69.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
750
Number of Veterans
639
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 341 |
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| Vietnam | 206 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 320 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 7.98% |
| Black | 82 | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 14.75% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 8.61% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
36.78%
Born in Weddington
85.4%
Native Born
14.6%
Foreign Born
4.27%
Non Citizen
10.33%
Naturalized
85.4% of Weddington residents were born in the United States, with 36.78% having been born in North Carolina. 4.27% 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 | 15,727 | 274 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 15,453 | 275 | 1.81% |
| 2027 | 15,178 | 275 | 1.85% |
| 2026 | 14,903 | 274 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 14,629 | 275 | 1.92% |
| 2024 | 14,354 | 274 | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 14,080 | 357 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 13,723 | 216 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 13,507 | 251 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 13,256 | 2,077 | 18.58% |
| 2019 | 11,179 | 164 | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 11,015 | 199 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 10,816 | 197 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 10,619 | 159 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 10,460 | 198 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 10,262 | 228 | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 10,034 | 172 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 9,862 | 160 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 9,702 | 137 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 9,565 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,696 | 2,893 | 76.07% |
| 1990 | 3,803 | -11,924 | -75.82% |