Lewisville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lewisville, North Carolina
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Town of Lewisville NC
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Location in Forsyth County and the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Incorporated | 1991 |
| Named for | Lewis Lagenauer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.75 sq mi (38.19 km2) |
| • Land | 14.52 sq mi (37.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,381 |
| • Density | 921.87/sq mi (355.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27023
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-38040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406011 |
Lewisville is a town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 13,388 at the 2020 census, up from 12,639 in 2010. It is a Piedmont Triad community.
History
Lewisville incorporated on August 13, 1991.
Geography
Lewisville is located in western Forsyth County. U.S. Route 421 passes through the southern part of the town. Via US 421, downtown Winston-Salem is 11 miles (18 km) to the east, and Wilkesboro is 44 miles (71 km) to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.2 square miles (36.8 km2), of which 14.0 square miles (36.2 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2), or 1.59%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 48 | — | |
| 1890 | 439 | 814.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,547 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,206 | −29.5% | |
| 2000 | 8,826 | 175.3% | |
| 2010 | 12,639 | 43.2% | |
| 2020 | 13,388 | 5.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 13,811 | 9.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 11,006 | 82.25% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 722 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 292 | 2.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 550 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 770 | 5.75% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,381 people, 5,345 households, and 3,924 families residing in the town.
Education
Public schools in Lewisville are managed by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school district. Forsyth Country Day School, a private K-12 school, is also located in the town.
Notable people
- Rick Brewer, former president of Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana
- Austin Dillon (b. 1990), NASCAR driver
- Ty Dillon (b.1992), NASCAR driver
- Neal Hendrix (b. 1973), professional skateboarder
- Chris Paul (b. 1985), NBA player who grew up in Lewisville
See also
In Spanish: Lewisville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
