Belews Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Belews Creek, North Carolina
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 Belews Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Belews Creek, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Named for | Belews Creek |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27009
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Belews Creek is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a town or area that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county. Belews Creek is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
History of Belews Creek
Belews Creek has a long history. It was first known as "Belews Creek Mill." This name likely came from a mill that was important to the community.
A post office was set up in Belews Creek way back in 1831. This shows that people have lived and worked in this area for a very long time.
People of Belews Creek
The area around Belews Creek, specifically its ZIP code 27009, had about 2,647 people living there in 2010. This information comes from the 2010 census.
More than half of the people living there are male (about 50.6%). The rest are female (about 49.4%). Most of the people are white (around 91%). There are also people who are African-American (about 7.4%), Hispanic (about 1.1%), and other backgrounds. A small number of people (0.7%) are from two or more races.
The average income for families in Belews Creek is about $50,345 per year. A small percentage of the people (2.6%) live below the poverty line. This means they have a lower income compared to others.
Famous Person from Belews Creek
- Jester Hairston: He was a talented American actor, composer, and choir conductor. He was known for his work in movies and television.
See also
In Spanish: Belews Creek (Carolina del Norte) para niños
