Marshville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marshville, North Carolina
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Location of Marshville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Union | |
| Founded | 1874 | |
| Incorporated | 1877 | |
| Named for | The Marsh family | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,522 | |
| • Density | 1,188.50/sq mi (458.85/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28103
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| Area code(s) | 704 | |
| FIPS code | 37-41640 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406104 | |
Marshville is a small town located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,522 people lived there. Marshville is famous for being the hometown of country music star Randy Travis.
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Geography of Marshville
Marshville covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, less than 1%, is water.
People Living in Marshville
The number of people living in Marshville has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 349 | — | |
| 1910 | 499 | 43.0% | |
| 1920 | 828 | 65.9% | |
| 1930 | 933 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,007 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,258 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,360 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,405 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,011 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,020 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,360 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,402 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,522 | 5.0% | |
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Marshville's Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,522 people living in Marshville. These people lived in 889 households, and 609 of these were families.
The town's population includes people from different backgrounds:
- About 35.7% were White (not Hispanic).
- About 43.9% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 15.7% were Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller groups included Native American and Asian people.
Marshville's Population in 2010
In 2010, Marshville had 2,402 residents. The population was made up of about 48% White people and 45.3% African American people.
The average age of people in Marshville was 34 years old. About 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Culture and Events in Marshville
Marshville has a lively culture with special events and places to visit.
Randy Travis Festival
Every fall, Marshville hosts the Randy Travis Festival. This is a fun street fair and carnival. It celebrates the town's connection to country music star Randy Travis.
Filming Location for The Color Purple
Did you know that parts of the famous movie The Color Purple were filmed in Marshville? This movie was directed by Steven Spielberg. It starred famous actors like Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. The movie was even nominated for an Oscar in 1985.
Marshville Museum and Cultural Center
In June 2012, the Marshville Museum and Cultural Center opened. This museum shares the history of Marshville and the surrounding area. It also tells stories about the people who have lived there.
Famous People from Marshville
Marshville is home to several notable people who have achieved great things:
- Jaleel McLaughlin – An NFL Running back for the Denver Broncos. He holds a record for most rushing yards in the NCAA.
- Judy Jordan – A talented author who won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry.
- Joshua Park – An actor and Theatre World Award winner, known for his role in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
- K-Ci & JoJo – Popular R&B singers who were also members of the group Jodeci.
- Mattie Clyburn Rice – An African-American member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
- Randy Travis – A very well-known country and gospel singer and actor.
See also
In Spanish: Marshville para niños
