Brookford, North Carolina facts for kids
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Brookford, North Carolina
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Location of Brookford, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 725.78/sq mi (280.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28602
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-08140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405328 |
Brookford is a small town in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 442 people lived there. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton.
Brookford became an official town on March 1, 1907. It started as a "mill village." This means it was a community built around a textile mill, where many people worked. The town's name, Brookford, comes from combining the names of two owners: Holbrook and Shuford. The town has about 4.56 miles of roads.
Where is Brookford Located?
Brookford is in the western part of Catawba County. The City of Hickory is just north of it. To the southwest, you'll find the community of Mountain View.
The town is close to where two major highways, Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 321, meet south of Hickory. Since these highways don't have direct exits into Brookford, the easiest way to get there is from Exit 42 on US 321. This exit connects to North Carolina Highway 127, also known as Brookford Boulevard, which goes right through the middle of the town.
Brookford sits on hills next to the Henry Fork River. This river flows into the South Fork Catawba River. The town covers about 1.6 square kilometers (or 0.6 square miles). A small part of this area, about 3%, is water.
How Many People Live in Brookford?
The number of people living in Brookford has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1910: 725 people
- 1920: 709 people
- 1930: 694 people
- 1940: 910 people
- 1950: 768 people
- 1960: 596 people
- 1970: 590 people
- 1980: 467 people
- 1990: 451 people
- 2000: 434 people
- 2010: 382 people
- 2020: 442 people
In 2010, there were 383 people living in Brookford. Most residents were White (about 89.4%). There were also people who identified as African American (1.84%), Asian (5.76%), and from other backgrounds. About 2.76% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Brookford in 2010 was 42 years old. About 19.1% of the population was under 18. Also, about 21.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Brookford (Carolina del Norte) para niños
