Wadesboro, NC Demographics

A map of Wadesboro's Population by Race

Wadesboro, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,972, a less than 1% change from the 5,008 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% Black, 27.5% White, 4.3% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wadesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wadesboro has become slightly less 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 Wadesboro, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 50.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wadesboro is ranked the 168th 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). Wadesboro was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wadesboro's White Population

1,365 residents of Wadesboro, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wadesboro is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Wadesboro ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's White population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. White residents' share of Wadesboro's population has decreased from 32.1% to 27.5%.

Wadesboro is more White than neighboring Lilesville (24.1% White), Morven (18.2% White), Ansonville (18.1% White), and McFarlan (16.5% White). Wadesboro is less White than neighboring Polkton (39.7% White).

Wadesboro's Black Population

3,207 residents of Wadesboro, or 64.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wadesboro is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Wadesboro ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Wadesboro's population has increased from 61.9% to 64.5%.

Wadesboro is more Black than neighboring Morven (56.1% Black), Polkton (44.1% Black), and McFarlan (0% Black). Wadesboro is less Black than neighboring Lilesville (66.1% Black), and Ansonville (80.6% Black).

Wadesboro's Asian Population

214 residents of Wadesboro, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wadesboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Wadesboro ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 224.2%. Asian residents' share of Wadesboro's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.3%.

Wadesboro is more Asian than neighboring Lilesville (0% Asian), Morven (0% Asian), Polkton (0.1% Asian), Ansonville (0% Asian), and McFarlan (0% Asian).

Wadesboro's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Wadesboro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wadesboro is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wadesboro ranks 708th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wadesboro's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Wadesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Lilesville (0% Hispanic). Wadesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Morven (11.9% Hispanic), Polkton (8.6% Hispanic), Ansonville (1.2% Hispanic), and McFarlan (83.5% Hispanic).

Wadesboro's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Wadesboro, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wadesboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wadesboro ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wadesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Wadesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lilesville (0% Native American/Other), Polkton (0.8% Native American/Other), Ansonville (0% Native American/Other), and McFarlan (0% Native American/Other). Wadesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morven (8.6% Native American/Other).

Wadesboro's Multiracial Population

111 residents of Wadesboro, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wadesboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wadesboro ranks 680th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wadesboro's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Wadesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Wadesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Ansonville (0% Multiracial), and McFarlan (0% Multiracial). Wadesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Lilesville (9.8% Multiracial), Morven (5.2% Multiracial), and Polkton (6.5% 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.