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Wadesboro, NC

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Population
5,035
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
513 ft
Median Home Value
$153,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wadesboro

Wadesboro is a quiet, close-knit town of around 5,000 residents that serves as the heart of Anson County. Located about an hour southeast of Charlotte, it offers a relaxed pace of life grounded in classic Southern charm. Uptown Wadesboro centers on a traditional courthouse square surrounded by historic brick storefronts from the old textile days. It is an easy place to take a walk, grab lunch at a local cafe, or catch a live show at the restored Ansonia Theatre.

Uptown Wadesboro in December

Day-to-day living here moves at a steady rhythm shaped by school sports, local festivals, and friendly neighbors. Families enjoy spots like Wadesboro City Park and the town's unique Rotary Planetarium and Science Center, along with easy access to the Pee Dee River for weekend fishing and hiking. With US Highway 74 running right through town, residents get the peace and affordability of rural living alongside a straightforward drive into the greater Charlotte area.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.3ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.9rating

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