Wadesboro, North Carolina
Wadesboro: City in North Carolina
About
Wadesboro is a city located in the county of Anson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,813 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,242 inhabitants.
The city was created 241 years ago in 1782.
Quick Facts about Wadesboro
Population : | 5,242 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
County : | Anson County |
Postal code : | 28170 |
Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
Area : | 17.1 km2 |
Named for : | Thomas Wade |
Altitude : | 512 feet / 156 meters |
Capital city : | Wadesboro is capital of Anson County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1783 (241 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 21:19:15 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -10.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wadesboro is located at 34°58'6"N 80°4'36"W (34.9682100, -80.0767300).
Wadesboro map
- Official Website
Official website of Wadesboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wadesboro decreased by 10.89% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,813 | - | census |
2011 | 5,710 | -1.8% | estimation process |
2012 | 5,662 | -0.85% | estimation process |
2013 | 5,616 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2014 | 5,441 | -3.22% | estimation process |
2015 | 5,369 | -1.34% | estimation process |
2016 | 5,324 | -0.85% | estimation process |
2017 | 5,280 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2018 | 5,288 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2019 | 5,275 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2020 | 5,242 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wadesboro
1 Wadesboro Park
Corner of and, Center St & Gatewood St, Wadesboro, NC 28170, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Anson County Historical Society
206 E Wade St, Wadesboro, NC 28170, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Wadesboro
1 Town of Wadesboro
124 E Wade St, Wadesboro, NC 28170 ➦ Show Map
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2 Town of Wadesboro
200 Williamsburg Ln, Wadesboro, NC 28170 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Wadesboro (14)
People born in Wadesboro, including professional wrestler Junkyard Dog, politician Edmund Strother Dargan, Player of football Cedrick Holt, .
List
- Hoyt Patrick Taylor, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 01/04/1924
- John Gaddy (American baseball player) he was born in 05/02/1914
- John T. Henley (North Carolina politician) he was born in 10/08/1921
- Leon Levine (American businessman) he was born in 08/06/1937
- Tom Brewer (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1931
- Trinton Sturdivant (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 19/01/1989
- Will Robinson (American basketball coach) he was born in 03/06/1911
- Justin Burr (American politician) he was born in 28/06/1985
- Carla Cunningham (American politician) she was born in 12/01/1962
- Frank Bennett (College football player (1879-1936)) he was born in 08/03/1879
- David Little (actor) he was born in 21/03/1937
Schools in Wadesboro
College & universities near Wadesboro, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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434292 | Anson College of Cosmetology | Wadesboro (NC) | 28170-2147 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wadesboro, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wadesboro
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Wadesbor Post Office | Wadesboro (NC) | 28170 |
Other cities in Anson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anson County , NC.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Mineral Springs | 3,171 | Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Polkton | 2,288 | City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Burnsville | 1,643 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
Ansonville | 586 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
Lilesville | 482 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Morven | 465 | Town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States |
Peachland | 402 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
McFarlan | 107 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wadesboro distances to largest North Carolina cities