Valdese is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,713 people and three associated neighborhoods, Valdese is the 168th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Valdese is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Valdese is a town of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Valdese who work in management occupations (11.15%), maintenance occupations (9.33%), and sales jobs (8.63%). Also of interest is that Valdese has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Valdese telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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: 37.25% of adults in Valdese have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Valdese in 2022 was $41,651, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $166,604 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 Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Valdese include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and European. The most common language spoken in Valdese is English. Other important languages spoken here include Miao/Hmong and Spanish.
