Valdese is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,699 people and three associated neighborhoods, Valdese is the 168th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns, Valdese isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Valdese are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Valdese is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Valdese who work in sales jobs (12.28%), teaching (10.70%), and maintenance occupations (9.75%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.47% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Valdese is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Valdese doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Valdese are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.88% of adults in Valdese have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Valdese in 2022 was $43,072, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $172,288 for a family of four. However, Valdese contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Valdese is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Valdese home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Valdese residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Valdese include German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Valdese is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Miao/Hmong.
