Mooresboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mooresboro, North Carolina
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Old Mooresboro Gym
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Location of Mooresboro, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 165.82/sq mi (64.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28114
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| Area code(s) | 704, 828, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-44160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406187 |
Mooresboro is a small town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 293 people lived there.
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History of Mooresboro
Mooresboro was first settled a long time ago, in the 1780s. It officially became a town in 1885. The town was named after an early settler named Lem Moore.
Later, in 1943, the town's official status was changed. A building called the Henrietta-Caroleen High School is important to the town's history. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is a special place recognized for its historical value.
Geography and Location
Mooresboro is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 197 | — | |
| 1900 | 144 | −26.9% | |
| 1920 | 228 | — | |
| 1930 | 270 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 405 | — | |
| 1990 | 294 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 314 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 311 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 314 people living in Mooresboro. These people lived in 131 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Mooresboro was 38 years.
Notable People from Mooresboro
- Chris Hamrick (born 1966), a professional wrestler.
- Tyler White (born 1990), a player in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Mooresboro (Carolina del Norte) para niños
