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 located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of an area known as the Piedmont Triad. In 2020, about 13,388 people lived here. This was a bit more than the 12,639 people counted in 2010.
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History of Lewisville
Lewisville officially became a town on August 13, 1991. This means it gained the power to govern itself.
Lewisville's Location and Size
Lewisville is found in the western part of Forsyth County. A major road, U.S. Route 421, runs through the southern part of the town. If you travel east on US 421, you can reach downtown Winston-Salem in about 11 miles (18 km). Going west for about 44 miles (71 km) will take you to Wilkesboro.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lewisville covers a total area of about 14.2 square miles (36.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.9 square miles (36.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Lewisville?
Lewisville has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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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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People in Lewisville: 2020 Census
The 2020 United States census counted 13,381 people living in Lewisville. There were 5,345 households and 3,924 families in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Lewisville in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 11,006 | 82.25% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 722 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 292 | 2.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 550 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 770 | 5.75% |
Schools in Lewisville
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district manages the public schools in Lewisville. This means they are funded by the government and open to everyone. There is also a private school in town called Forsyth Country Day School. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Famous People from Lewisville
Lewisville is home to several well-known individuals:
- Rick Brewer – He used to be the president of Louisiana College.
- Austin Dillon (born 1990) – A professional NASCAR race car driver.
- Ty Dillon (born 1992) – Also a NASCAR driver, and Austin's brother.
- Neal Hendrix (born 1973) – A professional skateboarder.
- Chris Paul (born 1985) – A famous NBA basketball player who grew up in Lewisville.
See also
In Spanish: Lewisville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
