Valdese, NC Profile
Valdese, NC, population 4,557, is located
in North Carolina's Burke county,
about 53.9 miles from Charlotte and 77.9 miles from Winston-Salem.
Through the 90's Valdese's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Valdese has grown by about 1%. Since 2005 Valdese's population has stayed about the same.
Valdese's property crime levels tend to be lower than
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Valdese tend to be much lower than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 39.6 |
| Males | 36.4 |
| Females | 42.8 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13% | | Under 20: | 13% |
| 20 to 40 | 12% | | 20 to 40: | 13% |
| 40 to 60 | 11% | | 40 to 60: | 13% |
| Over 60 | 9% | | Over 60: | 16% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,701 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,658 | -0.91% |
| 2002 | 4,617 | -0.88% |
| 2003 | 4,591 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 4,565 | -0.57% |
| 2005 | 4,544 | -0.46% |
| 2006 | 4,537 | -0.15% |
| 2007 | 4,535 | -0.04% |
| 2008 | 4,557 | 0.49% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $30,617 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 175 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 108 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 195 |
| 2006 | 281 |
| 2007 | 287 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,653 |
| 2002 | 1,855 |
| 2003 | 2,813 |
| 2004 | 2,683 |
| 2005 | 2,162 |
| 2006 | 2,165 |
| 2007 | 2,232 |
| 2008 | 2,255 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
24 |
85 |
12 |
| 2002 |
27 |
59 |
0 |
| 2003 |
31 |
88 |
11 |
| 2004 |
28 |
87 |
9 |
| 2005 |
30 |
60 |
10 |
| 2006 |
27 |
70 |
3 |
| 2006 |
20 |
78 |
3 |
| 2006 |
40 |
61 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,203 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.2 Square Miles |
