Weddington, NC Demographics

A map of Weddington's Population by Race

Weddington, North Carolina has an estimated population of 13,805, an increase from the 13,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 8.8% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weddington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Weddington has become 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 Weddington, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Weddington is ranked the 78th 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). Weddington was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Weddington's White Population

10,427 residents of Weddington, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weddington is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Weddington ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Weddington's population has decreased from 77.2% to 75.5%.

Weddington is more White than neighboring Wesley Chapel (73.7% White), Marvin (64.8% White), Waxhaw (67.5% White), and Matthews (70% White). Weddington is less White than neighboring Mineral Springs (89.5% White).

Weddington's Black Population

438 residents of Weddington, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weddington is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Weddington ranks 534th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Black residents' share of Weddington's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.2%.

Weddington is less Black than neighboring Wesley Chapel (7.6% Black), Marvin (7.2% Black), Waxhaw (8.1% Black), Mineral Springs (5.3% Black), and Matthews (13% Black).

Weddington's Asian Population

1,217 residents of Weddington, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Weddington is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Weddington ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Weddington's population has decreased from 9.3% to 8.8%.

Weddington is more Asian than neighboring Wesley Chapel (4.5% Asian), Waxhaw (7.4% Asian), Mineral Springs (0.2% Asian), and Matthews (6.4% Asian). Weddington is less Asian than neighboring Marvin (19.1% Asian).

Weddington's Hispanic Population

989 residents of Weddington, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weddington is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Weddington ranks 465th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Weddington's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.2%.

Weddington is more Hispanic than neighboring Marvin (5% Hispanic), Mineral Springs (1.6% Hispanic), and Matthews (6% Hispanic). Weddington is less Hispanic than neighboring Wesley Chapel (10.5% Hispanic), and Waxhaw (11.8% Hispanic).

Weddington's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Weddington, 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 Weddington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Weddington ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weddington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Weddington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wesley Chapel (1.2% Native American/Other), Marvin (0.2% Native American/Other), Waxhaw (0.5% Native American/Other), and Matthews (0.5% Native American/Other).

Weddington's Multiracial Population

732 residents of Weddington, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weddington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Weddington ranks 387th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weddington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Weddington's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%.

Weddington is more Multiracial than neighboring Wesley Chapel (2.5% Multiracial), Marvin (3.6% Multiracial), Waxhaw (4.7% Multiracial), Mineral Springs (3.3% Multiracial), and Matthews (4% 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.