Weddington, NC

Weddington, North Carolina

Weddington, North Carolina, in Union county, is 14 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Weddington contains a population of approximately 6,696.

The People and Families of Weddington

In Weddington, about 81% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Weddington, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, Weddington has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weddington had a median family income of $102,120. The typical family in Weddington is better off than most in North Carolina. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Weddington. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Weddington.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weddington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Weddington Housing

Weddington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in North Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Weddington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Weddington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Weddington, NC

Comparing Weddington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Weddington Almanac

Weddington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Weddington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Weddington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Weddington Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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