South Weldon, NC Demographics

A map of South Weldon's Population by Race

South Weldon, North Carolina has an estimated population of 500, a decrease from the 550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% Black, 17.2% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Weldon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Weldon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Weldon, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Weldon is ranked the 589th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Weldon was ranked the 557th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Weldon's White Population

86 residents of South Weldon, or 17.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Weldon is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. South Weldon ranks 766th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's White population has grown by an estimated 91.1%. White residents' share of South Weldon's population has increased from 8.2% to 17.2%.

South Weldon is more White than neighboring Weldon (14.5% White), and Garysburg (0% White). South Weldon is less White than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (50.1% White), Halifax (70.7% White), and Gaston (36.5% White).

South Weldon's Black Population

397 residents of South Weldon, or 79.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Weldon is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. South Weldon ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Black residents' share of South Weldon's population has decreased from 87.5% to 79.4%.

South Weldon is more Black than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (37% Black), Halifax (26.5% Black), and Gaston (58.4% Black). South Weldon is less Black than neighboring Weldon (82.8% Black), and Garysburg (94.6% Black).

South Weldon's Asian Population

0 residents of South Weldon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Weldon is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. South Weldon ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South Weldon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Weldon is less Asian than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (1.1% Asian), and Gaston (0.5% Asian).

South Weldon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Weldon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Weldon is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Weldon ranks 735th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Weldon's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

South Weldon is less Hispanic than neighboring Weldon (1.3% Hispanic), Garysburg (0.5% Hispanic), Roanoke Rapids (6.1% Hispanic), and Gaston (1.4% Hispanic).

South Weldon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Weldon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Weldon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Weldon ranks 699th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Weldon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Weldon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weldon (0.9% Native American/Other), Garysburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Roanoke Rapids (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gaston (1% Native American/Other).

South Weldon's Multiracial Population

17 residents of South Weldon, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Weldon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Weldon ranks 605th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Weldon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Weldon's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

South Weldon is more Multiracial than neighboring Weldon (0.5% Multiracial), Halifax (2.7% Multiracial), and Gaston (2.1% Multiracial). South Weldon is less Multiracial than neighboring Garysburg (4.4% Multiracial), and Roanoke Rapids (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.