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Faith, North Carolina
Location of Faith, North Carolina
Location of Faith, North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Rowan
Area
 • Total 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2)
 • Land 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
886 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 819
 • Density 781.49/sq mi (301.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28041
Area code(s) 704
FIPS code 37-22600
GNIS feature ID 2406483
Website www.faithnc.com

Faith is a small town in Rowan County, North Carolina. It officially became a town in 1903. In 2020, about 819 people lived there.

Since 1946, Faith has been famous for its huge Fourth of July celebration. This event lasts for several days. Many visitors come from different states to join the fun. In 1992, President George H. W. Bush even visited. He gave a speech and played in the traditional Fourth of July softball game.

History of Faith

Faith has an interesting past. One important historical site is the Shuping's Mill Complex. This old mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.

Geography of Faith

Faith is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (1.0 square mile). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.

Population and People

The number of people living in Faith has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 352
1920 348 −1.1%
1930 431 23.9%
1940 449 4.2%
1950 490 9.1%
1960 494 0.8%
1970 506 2.4%
1980 552 9.1%
1990 553 0.2%
2000 695 25.7%
2010 807 16.1%
2020 819 1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

People in 2020

In 2020, the United States Census counted 819 people living in Faith. These people lived in 309 households. About 222 of these households were families.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Most people in Faith identified as White. There were also smaller numbers of people from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people identified as more than one race or as Hispanic or Latino.

Faith racial composition
Group Number Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 746 91.09%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 2 0.24%
Native American 2 0.24%
Asian 4 0.49%
Other/Mixed 37 4.52%
Hispanic or Latino 28 3.42%

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Faith (Carolina del Norte) para niños

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