Fairplains, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fairplains, North Carolina
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Location of Fairplains, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,029 |
| • Density | 482.41/sq mi (186.24/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 | 37-22380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402471 |
Fairplains is a special kind of community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 2,029 people lived in Fairplains. The community got its name because of its location. It's where the Blue Ridge Mountains' foothills start to flatten out into the gently rolling Piedmont region of central North Carolina. Imagine a place where mountains meet flatter land – that's Fairplains!
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Exploring Fairplains' Location
Fairplains is located in the state of North Carolina. It's part of Wilkes County. The area is known for its interesting geography, sitting between mountains and flatter plains.
How Big is Fairplains?
Fairplains covers an area of about 10.89 square kilometers (or 4.21 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Fairplains?
Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The most recent count for Fairplains was in 2020.
Fairplains' Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,029 people living in Fairplains. These people lived in 974 different homes, and 511 of these homes were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in an area. Here's a quick look at the population in Fairplains in 2020:
- White (non-Hispanic): 1,391 people (about 68.56%)
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 215 people (about 10.6%)
- Asian: 7 people (about 0.34%)
- Pacific Islander: 1 person (about 0.05%)
- Other/Mixed Race: 81 people (about 3.99%)
- Hispanic or Latino: 334 people (about 16.46%)
This information helps us understand the different groups of people who call Fairplains home.
See also
- Fairplains para niños (Fairplains for kids in Spanish)
