Lawndale, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lawndale, North Carolina
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Main Street (NC 182)
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Location of Lawndale, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 570 |
| • Density | 706.32/sq mi (272.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28090
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-37260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405993 |
Lawndale is a small town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It is located along the First Broad River. In 2020, about 570 people lived there.
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History of Lawndale
Lawndale started to grow in the late 1800s. It grew around a factory called Cleveland Mills. Major H.F. Schenck built this factory. The town got its name from the pretty green lawns around the houses. Many factory workers lived in these homes.
In 1897, Major Schenck's daughter and her husband opened a school. It was called Piedmont Academy. Two years later, in 1899, a train line came to Lawndale. This train connected Lawndale to Shelby. Lawndale officially became a town in 1903.
Geography of Lawndale
Lawndale is a small town in terms of size. It covers about 0.86 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 5.81% of the town's total size.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 568 | — | |
| 1920 | 774 | 36.3% | |
| 1930 | 728 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,006 | 38.2% | |
| 1950 | 964 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 723 | −25.0% | |
| 1970 | 544 | −24.8% | |
| 1980 | 469 | −13.8% | |
| 1990 | 573 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 642 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 606 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 570 | −5.9% | |
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Lawndale has a small population. In 2000, there were 642 people living in the town. These people lived in 270 different homes. About 180 of these were families.
The people in Lawndale come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. About 22% of the people were African American. A small number of people were Asian or from other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in Lawndale in 2000 was 41 years old. About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25.4% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Lawndale
- Alicia Bridges - a singer and songwriter known for disco music.
See also
In Spanish: Lawndale (Carolina del Norte) para niños
Images for kids
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Lawndale Town Hall
