Wadesboro
Town in Anson County, North Carolina
Wadesboro is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, with 5,008 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lilesville, 5.1 miles E.
- 5,008residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 759 / sq mipopulation density
- 28170ZIP code
About Wadesboro
Wadesboro is a town in and the county seat of Anson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,008 at the 2020 census. The town was originally found in 1783 as New Town but changed by the North Carolina General Assembly to Wadesboro in 1787 to honor Colonel Thomas Wade, a native son, state legislator, and Revolutionary War commander of the Anson County Regiment.
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Living in Wadesboro
- Median household income
- $42,667
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Median rent
- $906/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Wadesboro had 5,008 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,008 |
|---|---|
| Density | 759 per sq mi (293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wadesboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Anson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,008 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.60 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9638° N, 80.0747° W |
| ZIP code | 28170 |
| Official website | townofwadesboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3770380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wadesboro
- Lilesville5.1 mi E
- Polkton7.4 mi W
- Morven8.1 mi SE
- Ansonville9.9 mi N
- Peachland11.0 mi W
- McFarlan11.7 mi SE
- Cordova15.2 mi E
- Chesterfield, SC15.9 mi S
- Mount Croghan, SC15.9 mi SW
- Ruby, SC16.0 mi S
- Marshville16.8 mi W
- Mount Gilead17.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wadesboro
What county is Wadesboro in?
Wadesboro is in Anson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wadesboro, NC?
5,008 people lived in Wadesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wadesboro, NC?
The ZIP code of Wadesboro is 28170.
What is the elevation of Wadesboro?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wadesboro?
Lilesville (5.1 mi), Polkton (7.4 mi), Morven (8.1 mi), Ansonville (9.9 mi), Peachland (11.0 mi).
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