Cricket, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cricket, North Carolina
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Location of Cricket, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.54 sq mi (9.16 km2) |
| • Land | 3.54 sq mi (9.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,966 |
| • Density | 555.84/sq mi (214.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28659
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-15440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402804 |
Cricket is a small community in North Carolina, United States. It is located in Wilkes County, right between the towns of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro. Cricket is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it does not have its own official city or town government. In 2020, about 1,966 people lived in Cricket.
What is Cricket Like?
Cricket covers an area of about 3.54 square miles (about 9.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The landscape in Cricket features many rolling hills. These hills are similar to the natural surroundings in other parts of Wilkes County.
Who Lives in Cricket?
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| 2020 | 1,966 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,053 people living in Cricket. These people lived in 862 different homes. Out of these homes, 581 were families. The community had about 515 people per square mile (about 200 people per square kilometer).
Many different kinds of families and individuals make up the community. About 26% of homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Cricket are of different ages. In 2000, about 20% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Cricket was 38 years old.
How Do People Get Around?
Cricket does not have any very large main roads running through it today. However, in the past, important roads like NC-16, NC-60, and US-421 used to pass through the area. What is now the main road, called Boone Trail, was once part of these older highways. Along Boone Trail, you can find local churches like Celebration Church and Harmony Baptist Church.
While there isn't a regular bus service in Cricket, you can still get around. The Wilkes Transportation Authority offers a service where you can ask them to pick you up or drop you off. This service usually costs between $4 and $5.
See also
In Spanish: Cricket (Carolina del Norte) para niños
