Oakboro, North Carolina

Summary

Oakboro is a town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,859 at the 2010 census.

Oakboro, North Carolina
North Main Street
North Main Street
Location of Oakboro, North Carolina
Location of Oakboro, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°13′45″N 80°20′04″W / 35.22917°N 80.33444°W / 35.22917; -80.33444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyStanly
Government
 • MayorChris Huneycutt
Area
 • Total2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2)
 • Land2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,128
 • Density847.81/sq mi (327.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28129
Area code(s)704, 980
FIPS code37-48040[3]
GNIS feature ID2407023[2]
Websitewww.oakboro.com

Geography edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

History edit

Oakboro developed because of a predecessor of the (first) Norfolk Southern Railway. The original town started at a natural salt lick called Big Lick. When the railroad passed through in 1913, the town moved closer to the railroad and became "Furr Town". In 1915, the name was changed to Oakboro.

The Oakboro Cotton Mill was a major employer in the 1940s and 1950s while cotton was still "king" of the South. Later, the mill moved across the railroad to form Stanly Knitting Mills.

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920282
193042149.3%
194050319.5%
195063125.4%
1960581−7.9%
1970568−2.2%
19805873.3%
19906002.2%
20001,19899.7%
20101,85955.2%
20202,12814.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census edit

Oakboro racial composition[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,579 74.2%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 258 12.12%
Native American 8 0.38%
Asian 33 1.55%
Other/Mixed 57 2.68%
Hispanic or Latino 193 9.07%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,128 people, 766 households, and 551 families residing in the town.

2000 census edit

At the 2000 census,[3] there were 1,198 people, 485 households and 361 families residing in the town. The population density was 595.1 inhabitants per square mile (229.8/km2). There were 535 housing units at an average density of 265.8 per square mile (102.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 75.79% White, 19.70% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 2.25% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.42% of the population.

There were 485 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 2.86.

23.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median household income was $41,369 and the median family income was $46,711. Males had a median income of $33,482 compared with $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,079. About 8.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

Culture edit

Today Oakboro is known for its annual Independence Day parade and for hosting a classic car cruise-in on the fourth Friday of every month.

Notable people 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: Oakboro, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2021.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Oakboro Cruise-In