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Valdese

County:
Burke County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.86

Valdese is a town located in Burke County, North Carolina. Valdese has a 2026 population of 4,725. Valdese is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,689 in 2020.

The median household income in Valdese is $50,740 with a poverty rate of 12.82%. The median age in Valdese is 52.6 years: 46.6 years for males, and 54.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.4 males.

4.7K
Total Population
601
Density (mi²)
6 0.13%
Growth

Valdese Population

Valdese Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,72560.13%
20254,71960.13%
20244,713110.23%
20234,702150.32%
20224,687-7-0.15%
20214,69410.02%
20204,6892806.35%
20194,409-6-0.14%
20184,415-11-0.25%
20174,426210.48%
20164,40590.2%
20154,39630.07%
20144,393-8-0.18%
20134,401-24-0.54%
20124,425-36-0.81%
20114,46150.11%
20104,456-34-0.76%
20004,48557114.59%
19903,91455016.35%
19803,3641825.72%
19703,1822418.19%
19602,9412117.73%
19502,7301154.4%
19402,61500%

Median Age

Overall: 52.6 years
Female: 54.4 years
Male: 46.6 years

Valdese Adults

There are 3,857 adults, (1,207 of whom are seniors) in Valdese.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,622 (55.7%)
Male: 2,082 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Valdese includes 87.97% White, 3.51% other race, 3.25% Black or African American, 3.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,13887.97%
Other race1653.51%
Black or African American1533.25%
Asian1443.06%
Two or more races1022.17%
Native American20.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1653.51%
White811.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,05786.25%
Black or African American1533.25%
Asian1443.06%
Two or more races1022.17%
Native American20.04%

Valdese Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Valdese 's average per capita income is $46,523. Household income levels show a median of $50,740. The poverty rate stands at 12.82%.

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$100,962-
Families$83,073$121,367
Households$50,740$83,486
Non Families$26,292$39,377

$46,523

Average Income

$50,740

Median Household Income

12.82%

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)