Badin, North Carolina facts for kids
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Badin, North Carolina
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Buildings along Falls Road in Badin
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"A French-Flavored town at the foot of the Uwharries"
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Location of Badin, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,024 |
| • Density | 1,116.38/sq mi (431.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28009
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| Area codes | 704 and 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-02960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405196 |
| Website | www.badin.org |
Badin is a small town in Stanly County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,024 people lived there. It is known for its French-inspired nickname and its location near the Uwharrie Mountains.
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History of Badin
Badin has several important historical places. These sites are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value.
Some of these important places include the Badin Historic District and the West Badin Historic District. Also, the Narrows Dam and Power Plant Complex is a key historical site. It shows how electricity was made in the past.
Geography of Badin
Badin is located at the southern end of Badin Lake. This lake is a reservoir, which is a large, artificial lake used to store water. It was created by building a dam on the Yadkin River.
North Carolina Highway 740 goes right through the town. Badin is also close to other towns. Albemarle is about four miles to the southwest. New London is about six miles to the northwest.
The town covers an area of about 1.81 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Badin
The number of people living in Badin has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,126 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,905 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,626 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,514 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,481 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,154 | −22.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,974 | 71.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,024 | 2.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,024 people living in Badin. These people made up 506 households. About 331 families lived in the town.
Economy of Badin
For many years, the main employer in Badin was a company called ALCOA. This company had a very large factory in Badin. However, ALCOA closed its factory in 2010. Most of the workers were laid off in 2007.
Even though the factory closed, Alcoa Power Generating still works in the area. They make electricity using four dams nearby. The company is also trying to find new ways to use the old factory site.
Famous People from Badin
Some well-known people have come from Badin:
- Star Jones: She is a former co-host of a popular TV talk show called The View. She also used to be a lawyer.
- Lou Donaldson: He is a famous jazz musician. He plays the alto saxophone.
- Robert B. Tucker: He was the person who started and led the company Shoe Show.
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Buildings along Falls Road in Badin
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Location of Badin, North Carolina
