Mineral Springs, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mineral Springs, North Carolina
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Location of MineralSprings, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1905, 1999 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.28 sq mi (21.44 km2) |
| • Land | 8.21 sq mi (21.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
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| • Total | 3,159 |
| • Density | 384.77/sq mi (148.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28108
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-43360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406168 |
| Website | www.mineralspringsnc.com |
Mineral Springs is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community. In 2010, the town had a population of 2,639 people.
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Where is Mineral Springs?
Mineral Springs is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.13%, is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Mineral Springs has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 84 | — | |
| 1930 | 114 | 35.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,370 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,639 | 92.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,159 | 19.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,370 people living in Mineral Springs. These people lived in 475 homes. Most of the homes (about 70%) were families with married couples. About 40% of homes had children under 18.
The average age of people in the town in 2000 was 36 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18. About 8.7% of the people were 65 years or older.
Queens Cup Steeplechase Races
Mineral Springs is home to Brooklandwood. This is a large farm and estate covering over 260 acres. It is famous for hosting the Queens Cup Steeplechase. This is a major annual event in steeplechase horse racing.
What is the Queens Cup?
The Queens Cup is a day of exciting horse races. Horses jump over fences on a special track. It usually takes place on the last Saturday of April. Besides the races, there is also a fun contest for Jack Russell Terrier dogs.
Many people come to Mineral Springs for this event. Between 12,000 and 18,000 visitors arrive. They come from all over the country, especially from the Charlotte area. They enjoy a day of races and other activities.
Recent Changes to the Race
In December 2023, an announcement was made about the Queens Cup. The people who started the races decided to step down. They planned to retire after the 2024 race.
After this, the team behind the Queens Cup worked together. They wanted to keep this historic event going. However, they faced many challenges. It was very difficult to plan the event. Also, the costs kept going up.
Because of these reasons, the team made a tough decision. They decided to cancel the 2024 race. The board of the Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation agreed with this choice. They will continue to think about the future of the event.
One of the founders, Carrington Price, shared his thoughts. He thanked everyone who helped with the Queens Cup for nearly 30 years. He also thanked the sponsors and fans. He said it was an honor to host the event. Through the Queens Cup, the Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation has given over a million dollars to local charities.
See also
In Spanish: Mineral Springs (Carolina del Norte) para niños
