Fearrington Village, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fearrington Village, North Carolina
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Location of Fearrington Village, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,557 |
| • Density | 1,431.69/sq mi (552.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27312
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| Area code(s) | 919 and 984 |
| FIPS code | 37-22982 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402476 |
Fearrington Village is a special community in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an official town.
In 2020, about 2,557 people lived here. The name is pronounced FAIR-ington, not FEAR-ington. It's built on old farmland from the 1700s. Fearrington Village is a "mixed-use" community. This means it has homes, shops, and other places all together. It's close to big cities like Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh.
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Where is Fearrington Village?
Fearrington Village is in the northeastern part of Chatham County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 15 and 501, run along its edge. These roads connect it to Chapel Hill (about 8 miles north) and Pittsboro (about 8 miles south). Pittsboro is the main town of Chatham County.
The community covers about 4.6 square kilometers (1.79 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Fearrington Village?
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This section tells us about the people who live in Fearrington Village.
Fearrington Village Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,557 people living in Fearrington Village. There were 1,663 households and 787 families. Most people living here are White (93%). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.15% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Fearrington Village Population in 2010
In 2010, the population was 2,339 people. In 2000, it was 903 people. This shows the community has grown quite a bit.
Most households in 2000 were married couples. Only a small number of households had children under 18. Many people living alone were 65 years or older. The average age in Fearrington Village in 2000 was 70 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults. A study in 2018 even suggested that people in Fearrington might live to be 97 years old!
History of Fearrington Village
Fearrington Village started in 1974. A couple named R.B. Fitch and his wife Jenny bought a dairy farm that was over 200 years old. This farm had been in the Fearrington family since 1786.
The Fitches wanted to create a community that felt like the small villages in England. They designed the Fearrington Village Center to look like these old English hamlets. This was before the idea of "mixed-use communities" became popular.
Over the years, Fearrington Village has grown a lot. Today, more than 1,800 people live there. It also has a country inn and restaurant called The Fearrington House. There's a cafe, shops, and even artist studios.
The Fearrington House Country Inn is very famous. It has won many awards, including the AAA Five Diamond award for 15 years in a row. It's also North Carolina's only five-star hotel, according to the Mobil Travel Guide.
Belted Galloway Cows
In 1983, a special type of cow was brought to the farm. These are called Belted Galloway cows. They are easy to spot because they are black (or sometimes brown) with a wide white band around their middle. These cows have become a symbol, or "mascot," for Fearrington Village.
