Weldon Flag

Weldon

County:
Halifax County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.916

Weldon is a town located in Halifax County, North Carolina. Weldon has a 2026 population of 1,338. Weldon is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,440 in 2020.

The median household income in Weldon is $48,350 with a poverty rate of 17.46%. The median age in Weldon is 38.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males.

1.3K
Total Population
459
Density (mi²)
-17 -1.25%
Growth

Weldon Population

Weldon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,338-17-1.25%
20251,355-17-1.24%
20241,372-7-0.51%
20231,379-26-1.85%
20221,405-20-1.4%
20211,425-15-1.04%
20201,440-5-0.35%
20191,473-27-1.8%
20181,500-23-1.51%
20171,523-24-1.55%
20161,547-22-1.4%
20151,569-7-0.44%
20141,576-16-1.01%
20131,592-15-0.93%
20121,607-20-1.23%
20111,627-28-1.69%
20101,646-5-0.3%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 34.4 years

Weldon Adults

There are 1,173 adults, (296 of whom are seniors) in Weldon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 896 (54.6%)
Male: 746 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Weldon includes 83.07% Black or African American, 14.49% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,36483.07%
White23814.49%
Other race160.97%
Native American140.85%
Two or more races100.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American100.61%
Black or African American50.3%
Other race50.3%
Two or more races20.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,35982.76%
White23814.49%
Other race110.67%
Two or more races80.49%
Native American40.24%

Weldon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Weldon 's average per capita income is $34,924. Household income levels show a median of $48,350. The poverty rate stands at 17.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$70,197-
Families$61,146$67,209
Households$48,350$58,031
Non Families$24,423$31,982

$34,924

Average Income

$48,350

Median Household Income

17.46%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)