Gamewell, North Carolina facts for kids
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Gamewell, North Carolina
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.11 sq mi (21.00 km2) |
| • Land | 8.11 sq mi (21.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,702 |
| • Density | 456.64/sq mi (176.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28645
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-25380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406538 |
Gamewell is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 3,702 people lived there. It is part of a larger area known as the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Gamewell
Gamewell officially became a town on June 23, 1981. This means it gained its own local government.
Exploring Gamewell's Geography
Gamewell is located in the southwestern part of Caldwell County. The city of Lenoir, which is the county seat, borders Gamewell to the northeast.
U.S. Route 64 is a main road that goes through the town. This road leads northeast into Lenoir and southwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Morganton.
The town covers a total area of about 8.11 square miles (21.0 km2), all of which is land. Gamewell is situated in the valley of Lower Creek. This creek flows southwest and is a branch of the Catawba River.
Population and People in Gamewell
The population of Gamewell has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
- 1990: 3,357 people
- 2000: 3,644 people
- 2010: 4,051 people
- 2020: 3,702 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,702 people living in Gamewell. There were 1,545 households and 1,112 families in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Gamewell para niños
