Weldon, North Carolina
Weldon: town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
About
Weldon is a town located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,655 and a population density of 224 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,456 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Weldon
| Population | 1,456 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Halifax County |
| Postal code | 27890 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 7.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4271,-77.5955 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:04:24 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 197 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Weldon is located at 36°25'38"N 77°35'44"W (36.4271000, -77.5955300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Weldon decreased by 13.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,655 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,624 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,604 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,589 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,573 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,566 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,544 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,520 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,497 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,470 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,456 | -0.96% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,061 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,662 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,777 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,656 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 412 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
Weldon zip code is 27890.
County name: Halifax, County
fips: 37083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $303,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,498 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,196 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,645 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,980 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,844 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 32,858 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,274 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,603 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,493 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 554 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 293 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 506 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 878.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.71 |
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People born in Weldon (4)
People born in Weldon, including male singer Jimmy Soul, educator, lawyer, and author King Virgil Cheek, J. Dallas Bowser, .
More notable people
- Julian David Rainey he was born in 03/04/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Weldon, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198640 | Halifax Community College | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Weldon, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Weldon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon Post Office | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Weldon, California city in Iowa, USA with a population of 2,642 people.
- Weldon, Michigan township in Benzie County, Michigan with a population of 554 people.
- Weldon, Illinois village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States with a population of 404 people.
- Weldon, Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 104 people.
- Weldon, Arkansas human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 68 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,186 | City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Enfield | 2,260 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| South Weldon | 705 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Littleton | 584 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hobgood | 315 | Town in North Carolina |
| Halifax | 201 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Weldon distances to largest North Carolina cities