Population 14,370 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Weddington
Household size in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.23 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Weddington are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.39, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Weddington is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in Weddington, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell. Only 19 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Weddington
Renters in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Weddington is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Weddington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Weddington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Only 32 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,542 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,310 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,335 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Weddington pays $1,792 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $250 a month since 2006–10, up 16%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Weddington
Bachelor's degrees in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Weddington: 68.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Weddington: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Weddington
| Period | Weddington | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Weddington has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Weddington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weddington | 3.09 | 42.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2002 | $1,792 | 68.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.09 | 40.0 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2005 | $1,853 | 49.2% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Marvin | 3.42 | 42.5 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2006 | $2,509 | 76.1% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Waxhaw | 3.23 | 39.0 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 2006 | $2,220 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| Indian Trail | 3.09 | 36.9 | 8.7% | 20.0% | 5.8% | 2004 | $1,997 | 39.3% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| Matthews | 2.72 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 33.0% | 5.3% | 1997 | $1,991 | 54.8% | 94.4% | 2.8% |
| Mineral Springs | 3.02 | 45.3 | 3.9% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2002 | $1,348 | 38.6% | 93.8% | 1.8% |
| Lake Park | 2.58 | 40.9 | 5.5% | 21.1% | 4.0% | 1998 | $1,976 | 38.9% | 92.4% | 3.7% |
| Stallings | 2.67 | 41.2 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.0% | 2000 | $2,014 | 49.2% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
| Indian Land | 2.70 | 42.4 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2011 | $1,641 | 52.0% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Hemby Bridge | 3.34 | 36.2 | 11.6% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 2001 | $1,910 | 39.3% | 91.5% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Weddington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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