Lilesville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lilesville, North Carolina
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West Wall Street in 2019
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 Lilesville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Founded | 1827 |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Named for | Nelson P. Liles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 397.78/sq mi (153.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28091
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-38200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406019 |
Lilesville is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 395 people lived there.
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History of Lilesville
Lilesville got its start a long time ago. A post office opened in the area in 1827. The town was named after an early merchant who lived there. Later, in 1874, Lilesville officially became an incorporated town.
Geography of Lilesville
Lilesville is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (or 0.99 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Geology: The Lilesville Granite
Lilesville is famous for a special type of rock called the Lilesville Granite. This rock is an igneous rock, which means it formed from molten rock (magma) that cooled down. It's named after the town because it's found in this area.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1890 | 222 | 15.6% | |
| 1900 | 213 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 386 | 81.2% | |
| 1920 | 440 | 14.0% | |
| 1930 | 496 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 556 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 605 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 635 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 641 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 588 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 468 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 459 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 536 | 16.8% | |
| 2020 | 395 | −26.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 404 | −24.6% | |
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The population of Lilesville has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 192 people. The population grew steadily until the 1970s, reaching 641 people in 1970. Since then, the number of residents has gone down. In 2020, the town had 395 people.
Most households in Lilesville are families. In 2000, about half of the households were married couples living together. About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them.
