Valdese, NC is a small town located in Burke County, North Carolina with a population of 9,071 as of 2019. Valdese has a population density of 421 people per square mile and is situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is known for being one of the most affordable places to live in Burke County, which makes it an attractive place for families who are looking to settle down.
Local businesses in Valdese include Valdese Hardware & Supply Company, Rock's Market & Deli, Village Pizza & Subs, Lockharts Hair Designers and Hickory River Smokehouse. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Fonta Flora State Trail, biking along Catawba Valley Greenway and fishing at Lake Rhodhiss. Organizations in town include the Burke Arts Council which hosts multiple events throughout the year including art classes and screenings of independent films. Local sporting events consist mainly of high school football games at East Burke High School and baseball games at Burke County Stadium.
The population in Valdese (zip 28690) is 9,071. There are 420 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Valdese (zip 28690) is 47.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Valdese (zip 28690) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Valdese (zip 28690)
- 50.8% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Valdese (zip 28690)
- 89.9% are White
- 4.7% are Black
- 3.6% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander