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Weddington, NC

Weddington is a suburban town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,459 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The current mayor of Weddington is Jim Bell.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km²), of which 15.8 square miles (40.9 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km²) (0.69%) is water.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,181 people, 3,424 households, and 3,065 families residing in the town.

At the 2010 census there were 9,459 people, 2,772 households, and 2,561 families in the town. The population density was 424.0 inhabitants per square mile (163.7/km²). There were 2,919 housing units at an average density of 140.2 per square mile (54.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.4% White, 2.9% African American, 4.48% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2%.

Of the 2,772 households 46.1 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.2% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.6% were non-families. 5.6% of households were one person and 1.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.46.

The age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males.

The median household income was $132,331 and the median family income was $139,050. Males had a median income of $105,054 versus $57,368 for females. The per capita income for the town was $48,209. About 0.5% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over. Weddington is notable for being North Carolina's third wealthiest town in terms of median household income.

Health and wellness are integral to the Weddington community, with Atrium Health Primary Care serving as a primary healthcare provider in the region. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Union County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, CrossFit, and Burn Boot Camp. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Weddington, such as the Highland Rail Trail and Piedmont Medical Center Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Weddington, NC are Marvin Efird Park, Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Six Mile Greenway.

Population: 13,181 (2020). ZIP Codes: 28104. Area code: 704. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Area: 17.87 sq mi (46.29 km²).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Weddington, NC?

Weddington, NC is home to a population of 13.2k people, of which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.6% of Weddington, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.92k people). In 2022, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Weddington, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 885 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 821 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Weddington, NC?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 3 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Weddington is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 84% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Weddington is one in 312. Compared to communities within North Carolina, Weddington‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 92% of the state's cities and towns.

Is Weddington, NC expensive?

Weddington, North Carolina's cost of living is 42% higher than the national average. Weddington's housing expenses are 98% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 8% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 7% lower than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Weddington

Atrium Health Primary Care 

Union County Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness

CrossFit 

Burn Boot Camp

Highland Rail Trail 

Piedmont Medical Center Trail

Marvin Efird Park

Colonel Francis Beatty Park

Six Mile Greenway

Data USA

NeighborhoodScout

Payscale

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