Grandfather, North Carolina facts for kids
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Grandfather, North Carolina
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Location of Grandfather, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Named for | Grandfather Mountain |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 15.48/sq mi (5.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28604
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-27320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407469 |
Grandfather is a small village located in Avery County, North Carolina, in the United States. It gets its name from the famous Grandfather Mountain nearby. This village is a private, gated community found within the Grandfather Golf and Country Club. You can find it along NC 105. In 2020, only 24 people lived there.
Where is Grandfather Located?
According to official records, the village of Grandfather covers a total area of about 3.95 square kilometers (or 1.53 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.84 square kilometers (1.48 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.11 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Grandfather?
The number of people living in Grandfather has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 34 | — | |
| 2000 | 73 | 114.7% | |
| 2010 | 25 | −65.8% | |
| 2020 | 24 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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In the year 2000, there were 73 people living in the village. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 24 of these were families. The village had many houses available, with 377 housing units.
Most of the people living in Grandfather in 2000 were White (about 95.89%). A small number were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 5.48% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 53 years old. About 21.9% of the population was under 18 years old. A large part of the population, 30.1%, was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the village was $53,125. For families, the average income was higher, at $115,385.
