Weddington, North Carolina facts for kids
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Weddington, North Carolina
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Location of Weddington, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Union |
| Incorporated | May 2, 1983 |
| Named for | Reuben B. Weddington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.87 sq mi (46.29 km2) |
| • Land | 17.53 sq mi (45.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
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| • Total | 13,181 |
| • Density | 752.04/sq mi (290.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28104, 28173
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-71680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406850 |
Weddington is a town in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's like a neighborhood or smaller town that is close to a bigger city, Charlotte. Weddington is part of the larger Charlotte metropolitan area, which means it's connected to Charlotte for jobs and activities. In 2020, about 13,181 people lived here. The mayor of Weddington is Jim Bell.
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Where is Weddington Located?
Weddington is a town in North Carolina. It covers an area of about 17.87 square miles (46.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Weddington?
The number of people living in Weddington has grown a lot over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,803 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,696 | 76.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,459 | 41.3% | |
| 2020 | 13,181 | 39.3% | |
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Weddington's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 13,181 people lived in Weddington. There were 3,424 households and 3,065 families. Most people in Weddington are White (about 77.2%). Other groups include Asian (9.33%), Black or African American (4.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
Weddington's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 9,459 people living in Weddington. The town had 2,772 households. About 46% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (89.2%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Weddington in 2010 was 43.3 years old. About 29.5% of the population was under 18.
How Wealthy is Weddington?
Weddington is known for being one of the wealthiest towns in North Carolina. In 2010, the typical household income was about $132,331 per year. This makes Weddington the third wealthiest town in the state based on how much money households earn.
See also
In Spanish: Weddington para niños
