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Wadesboro, NC
Town in Anson County, North Carolina.
Population
4,972
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
754
ZIP codes
0
Wadesboro and its ZIP codes
Wadesboro at a glance
- Wadesboro is about 3.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,667, 41% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,200 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Wadesboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wadesboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,667
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (201), German Americans (64), Irish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anson County. PPP loans are for Wadesboro.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,935
6,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,093 per person
How people get to work
Wadesboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wadesboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wadesboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Wadesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LilesvilleTown | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| PolktonTown | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| MorvenTown | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| AnsonvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| PeachlandTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| McFarlanTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount Croghan, SCTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Chesterfield, SCTown | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Ruby, SCTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| MarshvilleTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| RockinghamCity | 17 mi | 7.6 |
| Mount GileadTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| NorwoodTown | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| RoberdelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wadesboro, NC in?
- Wadesboro is in Anson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Wadesboro, NC?
- About 4,972 people live in Wadesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wadesboro?
- Nearby places include Lilesville (5.1 mi), Polkton (7.4 mi), Morven (8.3 mi), Ansonville (9.7 mi), Peachland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023