Long View, North Carolina facts for kids
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Long View, North Carolina
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Location of Long View, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| Counties | Catawba, Burke | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.02 sq mi (10.42 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,088 | ||
| • Density | 1,264.41/sq mi (488.20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
28601-28602
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| Area code(s) | 828 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-39280 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406040 | ||
Long View is a small town in the state of North Carolina, United States. It is located across two counties: Burke County and Catawba County. In 2020, about 5,088 people lived there. Long View is also part of a larger area called the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Long View
The town of Long View has an interesting past. It was first known by a different name: "Penelope." The town officially became "Long View" and was incorporated in 1907. This means it became an official town with its own local government.
Geography and Location
Long View is situated in the western part of Catawba County and the eastern part of Burke County. It shares its borders with several other places. To the north and east, you'll find the city of Hickory. To the west, it borders the town of Hildebran. South of Long View is the area known as Mountain View.
Major roads make it easy to travel to and from Long View. U.S. Route 70 goes right through the town. This road leads east into Hickory and west about 18 miles (29 km) to Morganton. Another important road, Interstate 40, crosses the southern part of Long View. You can get onto Interstate 40 from Exit 121.
The town covers a total area of about 4.0 square miles (10.2 km²). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.26%, is water.
Population and People
The population of Long View has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the town has grown since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 243 | — | |
| 1920 | 755 | 210.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,262 | 67.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,489 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,291 | 53.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,997 | 30.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,360 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,587 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,229 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,722 | 46.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,871 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,088 | 4.5% | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 5,088 people living in Long View. These people made up 2,182 households and 1,267 families. The town is home to a mix of different backgrounds.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Long View in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,050 | 59.94% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 623 | 12.24% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 277 | 5.44% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 280 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 834 | 16.39% |
2010 Census Information
Back in 2010, the town had 4,871 residents. There were 2,067 households. About 28.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.36 people. The average family size was 2.95 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.8% were 65 years or older. The median age in the town was 38.8 years.
See also
In Spanish: Long View para niños
