Casar, North Carolina facts for kids
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Casar, North Carolina
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Location of Casar, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 174.29/sq mi (67.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28020
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-10760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406233 |
Casar is a small town located in the northern part of Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history behind its name.
About Casar
Casar is a small community that covers an area of about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It's a peaceful spot in North Carolina.
How Casar Got Its Name
The town of Casar was first officially recognized in 1890. Back then, it was known as Race Path. In 1903, the people wanted to change the town's name to Caesar. However, when the application was sent to the US Postal Service, the name was accidentally misspelled. This mistake led to the town officially being named Casar.
People of Casar
The number of people living in Casar has changed a little over the years. In 1970, there were 339 residents. By 2010, the population was 297, and it grew slightly to 305 people in 2020.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 339 | — | |
| 1980 | 346 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 328 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 308 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 297 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 305 | 2.7% | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 308 people living in Casar. Most of the people were White. There were 132 households, which means 132 different homes where people lived. Many of these were families, including married couples. Some homes had children under 18 living there.
The people in Casar are of different ages. In 2000, about 19% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Casar was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Casar (Carolina del Norte) para niños
