Wadesboro, NC Demographics
A map of Wadesboro's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 3,099 | 61.9% |
White | 1,610 | 32.1% |
Multiracial | 110 | 2.2% |
Hispanic | 89 | 1.8% |
Asian | 66 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 34 | 0.7% |
Wadesboro, North Carolina had a population of 5,008 in 2020. It was 32.1% White, 61.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wadesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is the 160th most populous. 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's White Population
1,610 residents of Wadesboro identify as White, or 32.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wadesboro considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #701 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is more White than neighboring Morven (17.6% White), and Ansonville (22.5% White). Wadesboro is less White than neighboring Lilesville (42.5% White), Polkton (44.8% White), and McFarlan (81.9% White).
Wadesboro's Black Population
3,099 residents of Wadesboro identify as Black, or 61.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wadesboro considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is more Black than neighboring Lilesville (50.6% Black), Polkton (47.4% Black), and McFarlan (0% Black). Wadesboro is less Black than neighboring Morven (76.9% Black), and Ansonville (72.3% Black).
Wadesboro's Asian Population
66 residents of Wadesboro identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wadesboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #189 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is more Asian than neighboring Lilesville (0.3% Asian), Morven (0.3% Asian), Polkton (0.3% Asian), Ansonville (0.2% Asian), and McFarlan (0% Asian).
Wadesboro's Hispanic Population
89 residents of Wadesboro identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wadesboro slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #704 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Lilesville (2.3% Hispanic), Morven (2.1% Hispanic), Polkton (4.2% Hispanic), Ansonville (3% Hispanic), and McFarlan (12.8% Hispanic).
Wadesboro's Native American/Other Population
34 residents of Wadesboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wadesboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morven (0.3% Native American/Other). Wadesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lilesville (0.8% Native American/Other), and McFarlan (1.1% Native American/Other).
Wadesboro's Multiracial Population
110 residents of Wadesboro identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wadesboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wadesboro is ranked #671 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wadesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Ansonville (1.4% Multiracial). Wadesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Lilesville (3.5% Multiracial), Morven (2.7% Multiracial), Polkton (2.6% Multiracial), and McFarlan (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.