Weldon is a town located in Halifax County North Carolina. Weldon has a 2024 population of 1,364. Weldon is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,438 in 2020.
The average household income in Weldon is $52,909 with a poverty rate of 24.81%. The median age in Weldon is 38.8 years: 24.9 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weldon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,211 | 79.57% |
| White | 270 | 17.74% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 2.62 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 244 | 3.38 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.24 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 135 | 3.04 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 17 | 2.29 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 8.06% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 31.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 232 | 25.27% |
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 | 698 | 598 | 86 |
| White | 203 | 178 | 75 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Native American | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,987 | $51,875 | $45,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,458 | $93,750 | $61,146 |
| High School Graduate | $23,807 | $35,919 | $14,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,974 | $42,083 | $26,293 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $66,750 | $26,983 |
$31,974
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$26,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.8% of Weldon residents speak only English, while 1.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,197 | 330 | 27.57% |
| White | 248 | 34 | 13.71% |
| Multiple | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
24.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.99%
Male Poverty Rate
25.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weldon is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weldon is White, with 13.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.45% |
| High School | 25.61% |
| Some College | 19.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 14.91% |
| Male Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,000 | $59,573 |
| Households | $38,725 | $52,909 |
| Married Families | $68,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,632 | $32,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.8%
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
97
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 7.08% |
| White | 37 | 14.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
78.12%
Born in Weldon
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
98.88% of Weldon residents were born in the United States, with 78.12% having been born in North Carolina. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,273 | -18 | -1.39% |
| 2028 | 1,291 | -18 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 1,309 | -19 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 1,328 | -18 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 1,346 | -18 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 1,364 | -19 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,383 | -19 | -1.36% |
| 2022 | 1,402 | -21 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 1,423 | -15 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,438 | -35 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 1,473 | -27 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,500 | -23 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 1,523 | -24 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 1,547 | -22 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 1,569 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,576 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,592 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 1,607 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 1,627 | -19 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 1,646 | 0 | 0% |