Demographics & People — Valdese, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,689 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
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| Median Age | 52.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,174 |
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| Family Households | 1,373 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2023 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,225 |
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| Black or African American | 90 |
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| Asian | 110 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,488 |
| American | 900 |
| Other groups | 645 |
| German | 615 |
| English | 562 |
| Irish | 329 |
| Scotch-Irish | 276 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
| Italian | 233 |
| Scottish | 206 |
Language
| English Only | 4,258 |
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| Spanish | 185 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,545 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 319 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,799 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Valdese, North Carolina.
