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The Town of Wadesboro had a population of 4,972 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Wadesboro is located at latitude 34.9682 and longitude -80.0767 in Anson County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Wadesboro encompass a land area of 6.59 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Anson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Wadesboro has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Wadesboro is located within Township of Wadesboro, a minor civil division (MCD) of Anson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,972 (100%) |
| Population Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,667 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,380 |
| Median Home Value | $153,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,373 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,260 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 736 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 (15.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,996 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 1,076 (53.9%) |
The table below compares Wadesboro to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 168 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 356 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 629 | 19th |
| Per Capita Income | # 553 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 283 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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