Glen Alpine, North Carolina facts for kids
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Glen Alpine, North Carolina
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Location of Glen Alpine, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
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| • Total | 1,529 |
| • Density | 712.16/sq mi (274.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28628
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-26200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406575 |
Glen Alpine is a small town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, about 1,517 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,529. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton.
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About Glen Alpine's Location
Glen Alpine is found in the western part of Burke County. It shares a border with the city of Morganton to its southeast.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 70 goes right through the town. It is known as Main Street there. Interstate 40 also passes just south of Glen Alpine. You can get to the town from exits 98 and 100 on Interstate 40.
Using U.S. Route 70, it is about 5 miles (8 km) east to reach downtown Morganton. If you travel west, it's about 15 miles (24 km) to the town of Marion.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau states that Glen Alpine covers a total area of about 2.15 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Glen Alpine has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 252 | — | |
| 1900 | 137 | −45.6% | |
| 1910 | 308 | 124.8% | |
| 1920 | 346 | 12.3% | |
| 1930 | 529 | 52.9% | |
| 1940 | 665 | 25.7% | |
| 1950 | 695 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 734 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 797 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 645 | −19.1% | |
| 1990 | 563 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,090 | 93.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,517 | 39.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,529 | 0.8% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 1,529 people living in Glen Alpine. There were 635 households and 481 families in the town.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Glen Alpine in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,259 | 82.34% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 61 | 3.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 72 | 4.71% |
| Other/Mixed | 59 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 4.64% |
Famous People from Glen Alpine
Some notable individuals have connections to Glen Alpine:
- Edward W. Pearson Sr. was a businessman and someone who developed homes.
- Daniel R. Simpson was a judge and a lawmaker.
