Cooleemee, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cooleemee, North Carolina
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Location of Cooleemee, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Davie | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 940 | |
| • Density | 1,250.00/sq mi (482.42/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27014
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| Area code(s) | 336 | |
| FIPS code | 37-14460 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406308 | |
| Website | Town of Cooleemee Official website: http://www.cooleemee.org/ | |
Cooleemee (say it like KOO-lə-mee) is a small town in Davie County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 940 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich past.
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History of Cooleemee
Cooleemee has some important historical sites. The Cooleemee Mill Town Historic District is a special area. It shows what the town was like when it was built around a textile mill. The Foard-Tatum House is another historic building. Both of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as important parts of American history.
Geography of Cooleemee
Cooleemee is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People of Cooleemee
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 971 | — | |
| 2000 | 905 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 960 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 940 | −2.1% | |
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The number of people living in Cooleemee has changed a bit over the years. In 1990, there were 971 people. By 2020, the population was 940.
Who Lives in Cooleemee?
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 687 | 73.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 84 | 8.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.21% |
| Other/Mixed | 86 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 | 8.51% |
In 2020, there were 940 people living in Cooleemee. These people lived in 379 different homes, and 270 of these were families.
Famous People from Cooleemee
Some well-known people have come from Cooleemee:
- Jack Crouch – a professional baseball player.
- Zeb Eaton – another professional baseball player.
- Buck Jordan – also a professional baseball player.
- Lynn Wells Rumley – a former mayor of Cooleemee and a local historian.
See also
In Spanish: Cooleemee (Carolina del Norte) para niños
