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Boonville, North Carolina
Boonville NC
Boonville NC
Flag of Boonville, North Carolina
Flag
Official seal of Boonville, North Carolina
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Crossroads of the Yadkin Valley
Location of Boonville, North Carolina
Location of Boonville, North Carolina
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)
 • 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
Area code(s) 336
FIPS code 37-07140
GNIS feature ID 2405304
Boonville, NC library
Boonville, NC library.

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.

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

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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, NC police station
Boonville Police Station

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.

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See also

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