Archdale, North Carolina
| Archdale, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina. | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′14″N 79°57′58″W / 35.90389°N 79.96611°WCoordinates: 35°54′14″N 79°57′58″W / 35.90389°N 79.96611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Randolph, Guilford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,415 |
| • Density | 1,463.4/sq mi (562.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 27263 |
| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-01720[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1018843[2] |
Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 11,415 at the 2010 census.
Archdale is also referred to by many as "The Arch" as an abbreviation or nickname.
Geography
Archdale is located at 35°54′14″N 79°57′58″W / 35.90389°N 79.96611°W (35.903996, -79.966080).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.3 km²), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 224 | — | |
| 1900 | 182 | −18.7% | |
| 1910 | 145 | −20.3% | |
| 1920 | 178 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 628 | 252.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,097 | 74.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,218 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,520 | 24.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,874 | 220.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,326 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,913 | 29.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,014 | 30.4% | |
| 2010 | 11,415 | 26.6% | |
| Est. 2014 | 11,539 | [4] | 1.1% |
As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 11.415 people, 4,556 households, and 3,137 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,151.8 people per square mile (444.5/km²). There were 4,916 housing units at an average density of 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 4% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population.
There were 4,556 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,291, and the median income for a family was $55,872. Males had a median income of $34,449 versus $24,456 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,830. About 6.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
History
Archdale, previously known as Bush Hill, first began as a predominantly Quaker settlement and received the name Archdale as a tribute to John Archdale, an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated in July 1969 under the leadership of then Mayor Henry York, Sr.
The Moses Hammond House and Harper House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
References
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
Attractions
External links
- Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
- Official Visitor Info for the Greater Archdale Area Best value in North Carolina's Furniture Capital, High Point
- Official City Website
- Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce
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