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'''Swepsonville''' is a town located in [[Alamance County, North Carolina]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the town had a total population of 922.
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== Geography ==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.7 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (1.1 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 2.7 km&sup2; (1.0 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.1 km&sup2; (0.0 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 2.83% water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 922 people, 383 households, and 271 families residing in the town. The population density is 345.6/km&sup2; (894.5/mi&sup2;). There are 405 housing units at an average density of 151.8 persons/km&sup2; (392.9 persons/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the town is 94.03% White, 3.80% [[African American]], 0.00% [[Native American]], 0.43% [[Asia|Asian]], 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population are [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.
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There are 383 households out of which 29.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 29.2% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.86.
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In the town the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males.
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The median income for a household in the town is $51,719, and the median income for a family is $60,147. Males have a median income of $38,125 versus $27,222 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,047. 6.5% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.7% are under the age of 18 and 8.2% are 65 or older.
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'''Swepsonville''' is a town in [[Alamance County, North Carolina|Alamance County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. It is part of the [[Burlington, North Carolina]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] was 1,154.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3766460| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212185503/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3766460| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Swepsonville town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|3.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|3.6|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|km2|disp=flip}}, or 5.53%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 326
|1900= 441
|1990= 1195
|2000= 922
|2010= 1154
|2020= 2445
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
[[Image:2008-08-22 Swepsonville Fire Department.jpg|thumb|left|The Swepsonville [[Volunteer fire department|Volunteer Fire Department]]]]

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Swepsonville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3766460&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 20, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 1,597
| 65.32%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 421
| 17.22%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 12
| 0.49%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 110
| 4.5%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 2
| 0.08%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 109
| 4.46%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 194
| 7.93%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,445 people, 796 households, and 531 families residing in the town.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 922 people, 383 households, and 271 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|894.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 405 housing units at an average density of {{convert|392.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 94.03% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.80% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.19% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 383 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,719, and the median income for a family was $60,147. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $27,222 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,047. About 4.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Honda==
The [[Honda|Honda Motor Company]] manufactures general purpose engines, walk-behind lawn mowers, [[snow blower]]s, string trimmers, water pumps, and tillers in Swepsonville.{{cn|date=July 2023}}

==History==
{{unsourced|section|date=July 2023}}
Swepsonville was named for the builder of a mill on the western side of town. Swepson disappeared one night with a considerable amount of money and soon established a mill in the North. The old mill, unused for many years, burned down in 1989 in a ten-alarm fire which brought firetrucks from all surrounding counties, was visible from the freeway 3 miles away, and made the national news.

A major league ballplayer, [[Dusty Cooke]], came from Swepsonville. He played for the Yankees, the Red Sox and the Reds from 1930 to 1938, and managed the Phillies in 1948.

==Notable person==
*[[Dusty Cooke]], Major League Baseball player and manager

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Swepsonville, North Carolina}}
* [http://www.swepsonvilletownof.net Town of Swepsonville official website]

{{Alamance County, North Carolina}}

{{authority control}}

[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in Alamance County, North Carolina]]

Latest revision as of 17:48, 7 May 2024

Swepsonville
Town
Swepsonville Town Hall
Swepsonville Town Hall
Location of Swepsonville, North Carolina
Location of Swepsonville, North Carolina
Swepsonville is located in North Carolina
Swepsonville
Swepsonville
Swepsonville is located in the United States
Swepsonville
Swepsonville
Coordinates: 36°01′43″N 79°21′18″W / 36.02861°N 79.35500°W / 36.02861; -79.35500
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2)
 • Land1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
[2]
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,445
 • Density1,702.65/sq mi (657.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27359
Area code336
FIPS code37-66460[3]
GNIS feature ID2406703[2]
Websitewww.swepsonvilletownof.net

Swepsonville is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population at the 2010 census was 1,154.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 5.53%, is water.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890326—
190044135.3%
19901,195—
2000922−22.8%
20101,15425.2%
20202,445111.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
The Swepsonville Volunteer Fire Department

2020 census

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Swepsonville racial composition[6]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,597 65.32%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 421 17.22%
Native American 12 0.49%
Asian 110 4.5%
Pacific Islander 2 0.08%
Other/Mixed 109 4.46%
Hispanic or Latino 194 7.93%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,445 people, 796 households, and 531 families residing in the town.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census,[3] there were 922 people, 383 households, and 271 families residing in the town. The population density was 894.5 inhabitants per square mile (345.4/km2). There were 405 housing units at an average density of 392.9 per square mile (151.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.03% White, 3.80% African American, 0.43% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 383 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,719, and the median income for a family was $60,147. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $27,222 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,047. About 4.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Honda

[edit]

The Honda Motor Company manufactures general purpose engines, walk-behind lawn mowers, snow blowers, string trimmers, water pumps, and tillers in Swepsonville.[citation needed]

History

[edit]

Swepsonville was named for the builder of a mill on the western side of town. Swepson disappeared one night with a considerable amount of money and soon established a mill in the North. The old mill, unused for many years, burned down in 1989 in a ten-alarm fire which brought firetrucks from all surrounding counties, was visible from the freeway 3 miles away, and made the national news.

A major league ballplayer, Dusty Cooke, came from Swepsonville. He played for the Yankees, the Red Sox and the Reds from 1930 to 1938, and managed the Phillies in 1948.

Notable person

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swepsonville, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Swepsonville town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
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