Archdale, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Archdale is a city in Guilford
and Randolph
counties in the U.S. state
of North Carolina
. The population was 9,014 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.3 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 9,014 people, 3,743 households, and 2,623 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,151.8 people per square mile (444.5/km²). There were 3,986 housing units at an average density of 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.20% White, 2.75% African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races
, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.
There were 3,743 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,693, and the median income for a family was $50,245. Males had a median income of $34,449 versus $24,456 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,424. About 5.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
, an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated in July 1969 under the leadership of then Mayor Henry York, Sr.
Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful...
and Randolph
Randolph County, North Carolina
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counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. The population was 9,014 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Archdale is located at 35°54′14"N 79°57′58"W (35.903996, -79.966080).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.3 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 9,014 people, 3,743 households, and 2,623 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,151.8 people per square mile (444.5/km²). There were 3,986 housing units at an average density of 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.20% White, 2.75% African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.
There were 3,743 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,693, and the median income for a family was $50,245. Males had a median income of $34,449 versus $24,456 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,424. About 5.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% 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 ArchdaleJohn Archdale
John Archdale served as British colonial Governor of North Carolina and Governor of South Carolina in 1695 and 1696. He may have also been appointed to serve circa 1683-1686. Archdale was appointed to the position by the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.He first travelled from England to North...
, an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated in July 1969 under the leadership of then Mayor Henry York, Sr.
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
- City of Archdale
- Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce