Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Wadesboro
Wadesboro, NC Area Guide
A North Carolina town that’s light on traffic and heavy on history
Rural
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Outdoors
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Quiet
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Wadesboro is a modest small town about 19 miles west of Rockingham and 53 miles east of Charlotte. A charming Main Street area and historic buildings give Wadesboro a unique character among the landscape of small Southern towns. Low-lying apartment communities and single-family home rentals make up the bulk of the offerings in Wadesboro. Residents enjoy access to familiar chain restaurants and a few locally owned businesses that attract the locals as well.
Once you’ve been dazzled by the friendliness of Wadesboro residents, head north to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge or take a stroll around town and appreciate the historic buildings. This is a perfect locale for those who like peace and quiet or a down-home atmosphere.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$30,329
Average: $51,967
Education
645
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,273
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wadesboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wadesboro, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades K-5
144 Students
Public
Grades K-5
144 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
701 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
701 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
655 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
123 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Top Apartments in Wadesboro
Houses for Rent in Wadesboro
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.