Wadesboro, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wadesboro, North Carolina
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North Rutherford Street
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| Nickname(s):
The Heart of the Carolinas
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| Motto(s):
"Where Small Town Warmth Has Been a Tradition Since 1783"
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Location within the state of North Carolina
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 Wadesboro, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| County | Anson | ||
| Township | Wadesboro | ||
| Founded | 1783 | ||
| Founded by | Patrick Boggan | ||
| Named for | Thomas Wade | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.61 sq mi (17.12 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.60 sq mi (17.08 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,008 | ||
| • Density | 759.25/sq mi (293.16/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
28135, 28170
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| Area code(s) | 704 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-70380 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406812 | ||
Wadesboro is a town in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Anson County. In 2020, about 5,008 people lived there.
The town started in 1783 and was first called New Town. In 1787, the North Carolina government changed its name. They wanted to honor Colonel Thomas Wade. He was from the area, a state lawmaker, and a leader in the American Revolutionary War.
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History of Wadesboro
Wadesboro was first known as Newtown. The North Carolina General Assembly, which is like the state's government, changed its name in 1787. This was to honor Colonel Thomas Wade. He served in the American Revolutionary War with the Anson County militia.
In 1900, scientists found something special about Wadesboro. They said it was the best place in North America to see a total solar eclipse. A famous science group, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, brought special equipment to the town to watch it.
Some important buildings in Wadesboro are on a special list. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It helps protect old and important places. These include the Boggan-Hammond House, the United States Post Office, and the Wadesboro Downtown Historic District.
Geography and Location
Wadesboro covers about 17.12 square kilometers (6.61 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
The town is located near several other places. It is about 19 miles west of Rockingham. Cheraw, South Carolina, is about 23 miles to the north. Monroe is 28 miles to the east, and Albemarle is 30 miles to the south.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 460 | — | |
| 1870 | 480 | — | |
| 1880 | 800 | 66.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,198 | 49.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,546 | 29.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,376 | 53.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,648 | 11.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,124 | 18.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,587 | 14.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,408 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,744 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,977 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,206 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,645 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,552 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,813 | 63.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,008 | −13.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,038 | −13.3% | |
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Wadesboro's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 5,008 people lived in Wadesboro. There were 2,022 households and 1,164 families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Wadesboro in 2020:
- About 32.15% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 61.88% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number were Native American (0.36%) or Asian (1.32%).
- About 2.52% were from other races or mixed races.
- About 1.78% were Hispanic or Latino.
Wadesboro's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 5,813 people. There were 2,303 households. About 32% of these households had children under 18.
The population was spread out by age:
- 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Wadesboro was about 39.8 years.
Education in Wadesboro
Students in Wadesboro go to schools that are part of the Anson County School District.
Media and News
- The local newspaper is called The Anson Record.
Television stations that people in Wadesboro can watch come from the Charlotte area. The local cable company also offers one station from Columbia, South Carolina, called WIS-TV.
Famous People from Wadesboro
Many notable people have connections to Wadesboro:
- Thomas Samuel Ashe: A congressman from North Carolina.
- Hugh Hammond Bennett: He started the Soil Conservation Service.
- Risden Tyler Bennett: Another congressman.
- Tom Brewer: A baseball player.
- John Culpepper: A congressman from North Carolina.
- Edmund Strother Dargan: A congressman from Alabama.
- Thomas F. Davis: An Episcopal bishop.
- Ed Emory: A football player and coach.
- Blind Boy Fuller: A musician.
- John Gaddy: A baseball player.
- Pryor A. Gibson, III: A member of the North Carolina General Assembly.
- John T. Henley: A member of the North Carolina House and Senate.
- Cedrick Holt: A football player.
- Timmy Horne: A nose tackle for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Alvin Paul Kitchin: A congressman from North Carolina.
- Leon Levine: He founded the Family Dollar store chain.
- James A. Lockhart: A congressman from North Carolina.
- Gary Porter: A former Monster Truck driver.
- Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter: A professional wrestler.
- Cornelius Robinson: A member of the Confederate Congress.
- Leonidas D. Robinson: A congressman from North Carolina.
- Jerome Robinson: A baseball player.
- Will Robinson: A basketball player.
- Trinton Sturdivant: A football player.
- Hoyt Patrick Taylor: The 21st lieutenant governor of North Carolina. He was also a mayor of Wadesboro.
- Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr.: The 26th lieutenant governor of North Carolina.
- William L. Terry: A congressman from Arkansas.
- Colonel Thomas Wade: A hero from the Revolutionary War.
Images for kids
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North Rutherford Street
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Location within North Carolina
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Wadesboro Town Flag
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Wadesboro Town Seal
See also
In Spanish: Wadesboro (Carolina del Norte) para niños
