Welcome CDP, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Welcome CDP is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 3,649. It ranks as the 227th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Welcome CDP is 39.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Welcome CDP is $65,342. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $171,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Welcome CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Welcome CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.3% vs 60.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Welcome CDP, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.