Alamance, North Carolina facts for kids
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Alamance
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 Alamance, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Alamance, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Alamance, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 988 |
| • Density | 1,242.77/sq mi (479.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27201
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-00640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407406 |
Alamance is a small village located in Alamance County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Burlington, North Carolina area. In 2020, about 988 people lived there. The village has grown quite a bit, as only 310 people lived there in 2000.
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A Look Back: History of Alamance
Alamance has an interesting history, especially during important times for the United States.
Early Conflicts and Battles
Alamance was the location of a major event called the Battle of Alamance on May 16, 1771. This battle was part of the War of the Regulation. In this war, a group of people called "Regulators" were unhappy with the government in North Carolina. Governor William Tryon and his forces won this battle, which helped end the war.
Later, during the American Revolutionary War, another fight happened nearby. On February 25, 1781, a skirmish known as Pyle's Massacre took place. This was a defeat for British Loyalists, who were people loyal to the British king.
The Rise of Textile Mills
Alamance played a big part in the growth of the textile industry in the southern United States. In 1837, a local farmer's son, Edwin Michael Holt, built the Alamance Cotton Mill. This mill was very important.
By 1849, Holt started making a special fabric called "Alamance Plaids." This was the first factory-dyed cotton cloth ever made south of the Potomac River. The Holt family then built many more mills across North Carolina. They also got involved in banking, railroads, and even politics.
Historic Places to See
Several important places in Alamance are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, the Alamance Mill Village Historic District, and the L. Banks Holt House. These sites help us remember the village's rich past.
The name "Alamance" is believed to come from a Native American word, allamanca, given by early German settlers.
Where is Alamance? Geography and Climate
Alamance is a small village with a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers (0.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
What's the Weather Like? Climate
The weather in Alamance is generally warm. It gets rain throughout the year. According to climate experts, Alamance has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Alamance, North Carolina | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9 (49) |
12 (53) |
17 (62) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
28 (82) |
22 (72) |
17 (62) |
11 (52) |
22 (71) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9 (48) |
−2 (29) |
−1 (31) |
3 (38) |
8 (46) |
13 (55) |
18 (64) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
15 (59) |
8 (47) |
3 (38) |
−1 (31) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 89 (3.5) |
84 (3.3) |
100 (4) |
86 (3.4) |
94 (3.7) |
100 (4) |
120 (4.6) |
110 (4.2) |
100 (4) |
81 (3.2) |
76 (3) |
81 (3.2) |
1,100 (44) |
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Who Lives in Alamance? Demographics
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand who lives in a place.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 320 | — | |
| 1990 | 258 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 310 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 951 | 206.8% | |
| 2020 | 988 | 3.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,002 | 5.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In 2020, the village of Alamance had 988 people. There were 454 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 355 were families.
The population was mostly White (about 84.4%). About 6.7% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 4.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Alamance had 951 people. There were 365 households. Many households (about 35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.7%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Alamance in 2010 was about 40.2 years old. About 25.6% of the population was under 19 years old.
