Lattimore, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lattimore, North Carolina
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Location of Lattimore, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 396.10/sq mi (152.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28089
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-37040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405990 |
Lattimore is a small and friendly town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, about 406 people call Lattimore home.
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A Look Back in Time
Lattimore has a history that goes back to 1886. That's when a post office first opened here, helping people send and receive mail. The town was named after one of the very first people who settled in this area.
Where is Lattimore?
Lattimore is located in Cleveland County. It's a small town, covering about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Lattimore?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 108 | — | |
| 1910 | 297 | 175.0% | |
| 1920 | 262 | −11.8% | |
| 1930 | 270 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 342 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 286 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 257 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 257 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 237 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 183 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 129.0% | |
| 2010 | 488 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 406 | −16.8% | |
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In 2020, about 406 people lived in Lattimore. The population has changed over the years, as you can see in the chart.
In 2000, there were 419 people living in Lattimore. Most of the people living there were White (about 97%). A smaller number were African American or Asian.
Many families lived in Lattimore. Some households had children under 18, and many were married couples. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
Learning in Lattimore
Lattimore is home to a special school called Ambassador Baptist College. This is a private college that teaches students about the Bible. It helps train people to become "God's servants."
The college started in 1989 in a nearby city called Shelby. But in 1997, it moved to its current home in Lattimore.
See also
In Spanish: Lattimore (Carolina del Norte) para niños
