Dobson, North Carolina facts for kids
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Dobson, North Carolina
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Location of Dobson, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Surry | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Local/Municipal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,462 | |
| • Density | 719.84/sq mi (277.97/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27017
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| Area code(s) | 336 | |
| FIPS code | 37-17340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406382 | |
| Website | www.dobson-nc.com | |
Dobson is a town in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,396. It is the county seat of Surry County. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. It is also home to a significant Latino population due to the large number of farms in the area. The main crops in the area are corn, tobacco and soy beans.
History
Dobson was established as the county seat in 1853, replacing Rockford after all land in Surry County south of the Yadkin River was used to form Yadkin County.
The Edwards-Franklin House and Surry County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 327 | — | |
| 1910 | 360 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 368 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 446 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 520 | 16.6% | |
| 1950 | 609 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 684 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 933 | 36.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,222 | 31.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,195 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,457 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,586 | 8.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,396 | −12.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,390 | −12.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,062 | 72.64% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 64 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 40 | 2.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 | 17.58% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,462 people, 657 households, and 327 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- William Wade Hampton (1858–1930), state senator and state representative
- Caleb V. Haynes, United States Air Force major general, air pioneer
- Tabitha Ann Holton, became the first licensed female lawyer in the Southern United States in 1878. She practiced law in Dobson from 1878 to 1886.
- Roy H. Park, broadcaster and publisher
See also
In Spanish: Dobson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
