Valdese, NCPublished Date: December 23, 2024Valdese is located in Burke County, North Carolina and has a population of 4,682. The poverty rate in Valdese is 6.5% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Valdese is 2.7% while the Burke County unemployment rate is 6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.3% |
| Female | | 51.7% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Valdese | | 50 |
| Burke | | 45.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Valdese | | $66,745 |
| Burke | | $53,732 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Valdese | | $168,908 |
| Burke | | $150,654 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Valdese | | $622 |
| Burke | | $768 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Valdese | | 6.5% |
| Burke | | 17% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 93.5%
▩ Black or African American 1.5%
▩ Asian 0.6%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.6%
▩ Hispanic 5.5%
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