Statesville, North Carolina | |
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| Nickname: States-vegas | |
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| Coordinates:35°47′03″N80°52′18″W / 35.78417°N 80.87167°W /35.78417; -80.87167 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Costi Kutteh |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.44 sq mi (65.88 km2) |
| • Land | 25.32 sq mi (65.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 28,419 |
| • Density | 1,122.2/sq mi (433.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 28625, 28677, 28687 |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-64740[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405526[2] |
| Website | www |
Statesville is a city inIredell County, North Carolina, United States, and itscounty seat. The population was 28,419 at the time of the2020 census. Statesville was established in 1789 by an act of theNorth Carolina Legislature.[4] It is part of theCharlotte metropolitan area.[5]
In 1753,Scots-IrishPresbyterians andGerman Lutherans, who had originally settled inPennsylvania, began arriving in what would become Statesville in 1789[4] to plant crops in the fertile soil where game and water were also plentiful. The settlement, known asFourth Creek Congregation, was named for the freshwater stream running to the north of the present-day city center, the fourth creek west of the neighboring settlement ofSalisbury. The center of the settlement was a log cabin where thePresbyterians worshiped and where the First Presbyterian Church is located today.
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In 1755, colonial governorArthur Dobbs authorized the construction of the colony's frontier fort, which was located approximately 3 miles (5 km) due north of the Fourth Creek settlement. Built and garrisoned by North Carolina provincial soldiers,Fort Dobbs defended British North America's western frontier in the colony of North Carolina during theFrench and Indian War andAnglo-Cherokee War. Fort Dobbs combined the functions of a militarybarracks, fortification, refuge for settlers, provisioning depot and center for negotiations with Native Americans.[6]
The state legislature dividedRowan County in 1788, and the new county was named "Iredell" forJames Iredell, associate justice of the first Supreme Court during the presidency ofGeorge Washington.[7][8]
One year later, the legislature selected a spot for the county seat. The Fourth Creek Congregation was chosen, and the settlement became known as "Statesville". The 1800 US Census lists the town as "States Ville", which was later combined as "Statesville". In 1800, there were 95 inhabitants in "States Ville", including 68 free white persons and 27 slaves.[9]
As early as 1833, Statesville's leaders began laying track for railroads to connect thePiedmont area of North Carolina with the rest of the country.[4]
By 1858, Statesville was growing rapidly and soon afterward began leading the state in the production oftobacco and tobacco products, the manufacture and blending ofwhiskey, and became a large distribution center for roots and herbs.[4]
On August 27, 1891, a passenger train derailed on the Bostian Bridge,[10] a 300-foot-long (91 m) bridge, and seven cars fell down. About 30 people died in the accident.[11]
Statesville is in central Iredell County, in the western part of thePiedmont region of North Carolina.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, Statesville has a total area of 24.4 square miles (63.1 km2), of which 24.2 square miles (62.8 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.48%, are water.[12] The north side of Statesville is drained by Fourth Creek, while the south side is drained by Third Creek. Both creeks flow east, joining just before reaching theSouth Yadkin River nearCooleemee.
Statesville has ahumid subtropical climate (Cfa) like most of the state of North Carolina, although its higher elevation leads to cooler temperatures than much of the Piedmont. Summers are generally hot and humid, with mild nights, while winters are usually cool with chilly nights and sporadic snowfall. Severe thunderstorms can be an issue during summer, with wind speeds of 60 mph and even gusts of 95 mph being recorded during these storms.[13]
| Climate data for Statesville | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) | 83 (28) | 93 (34) | 95 (35) | 99 (37) | 105 (41) | 105 (41) | 106 (41) | 104 (40) | 96 (36) | 85 (29) | 80 (27) | 106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.8 (9.3) | 52.9 (11.6) | 60.5 (15.8) | 70.1 (21.2) | 77.4 (25.2) | 84.1 (28.9) | 87.3 (30.7) | 85.5 (29.7) | 79.7 (26.5) | 70.8 (21.6) | 60 (16) | 51.6 (10.9) | 69.1 (20.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.6 (3.1) | 40.6 (4.8) | 47.6 (8.7) | 56.9 (13.8) | 65.5 (18.6) | 73.3 (22.9) | 77.0 (25.0) | 75.4 (24.1) | 69.2 (20.7) | 56.3 (13.5) | 47.1 (8.4) | 37.9 (3.3) | 57.0 (13.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.4 (−3.1) | 28.4 (−2.0) | 34.7 (1.5) | 43.7 (6.5) | 53.6 (12.0) | 62.5 (16.9) | 66.8 (19.3) | 65.2 (18.4) | 58.8 (14.9) | 45.8 (7.7) | 34.3 (1.3) | 28.9 (−1.7) | 45.8 (7.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) | −7 (−22) | 5 (−15) | 17 (−8) | 28 (−2) | 36 (2) | 44 (7) | 44 (7) | 30 (−1) | 16 (−9) | 6 (−14) | −3 (−19) | −8 (−22) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 3.71 (94) | 3.18 (81) | 3.99 (101) | 4.05 (103) | 3.70 (94) | 4.27 (108) | 4.42 (112) | 4.91 (125) | 3.87 (98) | 3.23 (82) | 3.38 (86) | 3.94 (100) | 46.65 (1,184) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.4 (6.1) | 0.8 (2.0) | 0.4 (1.0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1.3 (3.3) | 4.9 (12.4) |
| Source: NOAA[14] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1800 | 95 | — | |
| 1850 | 215 | — | |
| 1860 | 320 | 48.8% | |
| 1870 | 683 | 113.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,062 | 55.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,318 | 118.3% | |
| 1900 | 3,141 | 35.5% | |
| 1910 | 4,599 | 46.4% | |
| 1920 | 7,895 | 71.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,490 | 32.9% | |
| 1940 | 11,440 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 16,901 | 47.7% | |
| 1960 | 19,844 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 20,007 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 18,622 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 17,567 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 23,320 | 32.7% | |
| 2010 | 24,532 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 28,419 | 15.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[15] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,154 | 49.8% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 9,054 | 31.86% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 545 | 1.92% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,301 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 3,309 | 11.64% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 28,419 people, 10,628 households, and 6,536 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[3] of 2010, there were 24,633 people, 9,338 households, and 5,957 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,195.8 inhabitants per square mile (461.7/km2). There were 10,041 housing units at an average density of 489.1 per square mile (188.8/km2). The racial composition of the city was: 59.94%White, 31.87%Black orAfrican American, 7.11%Hispanic orLatino American, 2.71%Asian American, 0.18%Native American, 0.02%Native Hawaiian orOther Pacific Islander, 3.84%some other races, and 1.42%two or more races.
There were 9,338 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.[3]
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.[3]
The median income for a household in the city was $31,925, and the median income for a family was $41,694. Males had a median income of $31,255 versus $22,490 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $19,328. About 12.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.[3]
The GovernorZebulon Vance House and Museum is operated by theUnited Daughters of the Confederacy; Vance lived in the house at the end of theU.S. Civil War. Other museums include Iredell Museums,[20] Heritage Museum, and The Children's Museum.
Statesville was home to aminor league baseball teams of various names, mainly theStatesville Owls, from 1939 until 1969. They played in several leagues over the years including theTar Heel League (1939–1940),North Carolina State League (1942, 1947–1952),Western Carolina League (1960–1962), andWestern Carolinas League (1963–1969). They were league champions in their respective league in 1940, 1948, and 1962. The field was located at Statesville Senior High School and thus named Senior High Stadium.[21]
The city is part of the Iredell–Statesville School District. Schools within the city limits include East Iredell Elementary, N.B. Mills Elementary, Oakwood Middle School, Pressly Elementary, and Statesville High School. Schools serving Statesville residents but located outside the city limits include Cloverleaf Elementary School, East Iredell Middle School, and Third Creek Elementary School.[22]
Wayside Elementary School was an elementary school located off Salisbury Road in eastern Statesville. The current school building opened in 1941 and closed in 2002 when Wayside School and Alan D. Rutherford School merged to form Third Creek Elementary. The former Wayside building is currently home to the UAW 3520 headquarters, while the former Alan D. Rutherford site is home to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Administrative Annex, now known as the Alan D. Rutherford Education Building.
Statesville Christian School is a non-denominational K4–12 private school serving the greater Statesville area.[23]
Mitchell Community College, founded as a Presbyterian women's college in 1852, is now a publiccommunity college. In the 2008–2009 academic year, it became the first community college in the United States to be accepted intoNASA's University Student Launch Initiative competition.[24]
In addition, the signals of many stations from the Charlotte area andPiedmont Triad region reach Statesville.
Interstate 40 andInterstate 77 intersect in the northeastern part of the city, andUS 21,US 64, andUS 70 run through the center of Statesville.
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