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Weldon, NC


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Weldon, North Carolina

Weldon, North Carolina, in Halifax county, is 35 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 1,374 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Weldon

In Weldon, about 41% of adults are married. People in Weldon are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town. There are a lot of senior citizens in Weldon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weldon had a median family income of $35,750.

Political Inclinations

Weldon folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Weldon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Weldon that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Weldon, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Weldon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Weldon, NC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11
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