Iredell County, North Carolina
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Iredell County, along with Moore County
in the eastern Piedmont, are among a very few counties in the United States sharing borders with nine adjacent counties.
of 2000, there were 122,660 people, 47,360 households, and 34,667 families residing in the county. The population density
was 213 people per square mile (82/km²). There were 51,918 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.17% White
, 13.67% Black
or African American
, 0.27% Native American
, 1.27% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 1.68% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 47,360 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples
living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,920, and the median income for a family was $49,078. Males had a median income of $34,590 versus $24,031 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,148. About 6.20% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.10% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
has its North America headquarters in the Iredell County side of Davidson
.
Moore County, North Carolina
Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 74,769. Its county seat is Carthage.- History :The county was formed in 1784 from Cumberland County...
in the eastern Piedmont, are among a very few counties in the United States sharing borders with nine adjacent counties.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 122,660 people, 47,360 households, and 34,667 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 213 people per square mile (82/km²). There were 51,918 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.17% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 13.67% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.68% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 47,360 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,920, and the median income for a family was $49,078. Males had a median income of $34,590 versus $24,031 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,148. About 6.20% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.10% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Ingersoll RandIngersoll Rand
Ingersoll-Rand plc is a $13 billion global diversified industrial company founded in 1871. The Ingersoll Rand name came into use in 1905 through the combination of Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Company and Rand Drill Company...
has its North America headquarters in the Iredell County side of Davidson
Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson is a town in Mecklenburg County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 7,139 at the 2000 census. It is home to Davidson College...
.
Cities and towns
- DavidsonDavidson, North CarolinaDavidson is a town in Mecklenburg County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 7,139 at the 2000 census. It is home to Davidson College...
(pt.) - HarmonyHarmony, North CarolinaHarmony is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 533 at the 2010 census. The town is located in northeastern Iredell County and lies in the eastern portion of the North Carolina High Country.-Geography:...
- Love ValleyLove Valley, North CarolinaLove Valley is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 90 at the 2010 census; a 2008 newspaper article in the Statesville Record & Landmark reported 117 residents.-Geography:...
- MooresvilleMooresville, North CarolinaMooresville is a large suburban town in southern Iredell County, North Carolina, USA. It is in the Metrolina metro area. The population was 32,133 at the 2010 United States Census...
- StatesvilleStatesville, North CarolinaStatesville is a city located in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States and was named an All-America City in 1997 and 2009. The population was 24,633 at the 2010 census...
- Stony PointStony Point, North CarolinaStony Point is a census-designated place in Alexander and Iredell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,380 at the 2000 census...
(pt.) - TroutmanTroutman, North CarolinaTroutman is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,592 at the 2000 census. It is the home of NASCAR driver Josh Richeson.-Geography:Troutman is located at ....
Unincorporated townships
- Barium Springs
- Barringer
- Bells Crossroads
- Bethany
- Chambersburg
- Coddle Creek
- Concord
- Cool Springs
- Doolie
- Eagle Mills
- Fallstown
- Mount MourneMount Mourne, North CarolinaMount Mourne is an unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. Mount Mourne is located on North Carolina Highway 115 southwest of Mooresville. Mount Mourne has a post office with ZIP code 28123....
- New Hope
- Olin
- Sharpesburg
- Sheperd/Sheperds
- Shiloh
- Stony Point
- Turnersburg
- Union Grove
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Iredell County, North Carolina
- USS Iredell County (LST-839)USS Iredell County (LST-839)USS Iredell County was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Iredell County, North Carolina, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name....