Archdale, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Archdale, North Carolina
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Archdale, North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Randolph, Guilford
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area_total_km2 = 20.3
area_land_km2 = 20.3
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 7.8
area_land_sq_mi = 7.8
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 9014
population_density_km2 = 444.7
population_density_sq_mi = 1151.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 265
elevation_ft = 869
latd = 35 |latm = 54 |lats = 14 |latNS = N
longd = 79 |longm = 57 |longs = 58 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 27263
area_code = 336
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blank_info = 37-01720GR|2
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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.

Geography

Archdale is located at coor dms|35|54|14|N|79|57|58|W|city (35.903996, -79.966080).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.3 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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/sq mi (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.

History

Archdale, previously known as Bush Hill, first began as a predominantly Quaker settlement and received the name Archdale as a tribute to John Archdale, an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated in July 1969 under the leadership of then Mayor Henry York, Sr.

References

Attractions

* [http://www.nealsjohndeeretractors.com John Deere Vintage Tractor Museum]
* [http://www.zimmermanvineyards.net Zimmerman Vineyards & Tours]

External links

* [http://www.stayinarchdalenc.com Heart of North Carolina/Archdale Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.yourbetterweb.com/coa/ City of Archdale]
* [http://www.archdaletrinitychamber.com/ Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce]