Landis, North Carolina facts for kids
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Landis, North Carolina
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Location of Landis, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Manager-Council Form Of Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,690 |
| • Density | 1,091.72/sq mi (421.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28088
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| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-36860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405983 |
| Website | www.townoflandis.com |
Landis is a town located in Rowan County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,109 people lived there. The town is situated just north of Kannapolis and south of China Grove.
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History of Landis
Landis became an official town in 1901. It started out as a place known for making textiles, which are fabrics or cloth. The biggest factory there was called Linn Mill Company.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 437 | — | |
| 1920 | 972 | 122.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,388 | 42.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,650 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,827 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,763 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,297 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,092 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,333 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,996 | 28.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,109 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,138 | 0.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,168 | 1.9% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, Landis had a population of 3,690 people. There were 959 households and 775 families living in the town at that time.
Schools and Learning
Children living in Landis attend Landis Elementary School. After that, they go to Corriher-Lipe Middle School. For high school, students attend South Rowan High School.
There are also several colleges nearby. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is only about 3.7 miles south in Kannapolis. Other colleges in the area include Shaw University's CAPE Center, the North Carolina Research Campus, Ambassador Christian College, and Livingstone College.
Famous People from Landis
- Billy Ray Barnes, a former professional American football player and coach.
- Landis Renner, a well-known political leader, food critic, and local hero.
See also
In Spanish: Landis (Carolina del Norte) para niños
