Boonville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Boonville, North Carolina
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Boonville NC
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| Nickname(s):
Crossroads of the Yadkin Valley
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Location of Boonville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Yadkin | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,185 | ||
| • Density | 988.32/sq mi (381.51/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
27011
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| Area code(s) | 336 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-07140 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405304 | ||
Boonville is a small town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. It is a friendly community. In 2020, about 1,185 people lived there.
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History of Boonville
Boonville got its name from the famous explorer, Daniel Boone. A post office opened in Boonville way back in 1857. The town officially became a town on February 19, 1895. This happened when the North Carolina legislature approved it.
Where is Boonville?
Boonville is located in North Carolina. The town covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Towns Near Boonville
Boonville is close to several other towns. These include:
People in Boonville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 46 | — | |
| 1900 | 183 | — | |
| 1910 | 282 | 54.1% | |
| 1920 | 162 | −42.6% | |
| 1930 | 394 | 143.2% | |
| 1940 | 405 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 502 | 24.0% | |
| 1960 | 539 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 687 | 27.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,028 | 49.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,009 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,138 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,222 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,185 | −3.0% | |
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The population of Boonville has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 1,185 people living in the town. There were 522 households and 283 families.
Town Services
Boonville has important services for its residents. These include a fire department and a police station.
Fire Department
The Boonville Community Volunteer Fire Department started in 1941. They protect the town from fires. The old fire station building is now called the Harvey E Smith Municipal Building. It holds the police station and meeting rooms for the town council. A new fire station was built in 1997. It has many fire trucks and equipment. Both volunteers and paid staff work there.
Famous People from Boonville
Some well-known people have come from Boonville. They include:
- Mamrie Hart: A comedian, actress, and writer.
- Heather Macy: A coach for women's college basketball.
- L. D. Williams: A professional basketball player.
Images for kids
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Boonville NC
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Flag of Boonville, North Carolina
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Boonville, NC Town Seal
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Location of Boonville, North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Boonville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
