Faith, North Carolina facts for kids
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Faith, North Carolina
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Location of Faith, North Carolina
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| 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
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| • Total | 819 |
| • Density | 781.49/sq mi (301.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28041
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| 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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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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.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| 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
In Spanish: Faith (Carolina del Norte) para niños
