Mulberry, Wilkes County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mulberry, North Carolina
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Location of Mulberry, North Carolina
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| County | Wilkes |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.09 sq mi (13.19 km2) |
| • Land | 5.09 sq mi (13.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,275 |
| • Density | 446.60/sq mi (172.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28659
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-45560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403317 |
Mulberry is a small community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 2,275 people lived here.
The name "Mulberry" comes from the first European settlers who arrived in the 1750s. They saw many mulberry trees and called the area "Mulberry Fields." A large stream, Mulberry Creek, also gets its name from this community.
Exploring Mulberry's Location
Mulberry is located in a special spot where the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills meet the rolling hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. It covers about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers) of land.
The area around Mulberry is very green, with lots of forests. You can also find many small farms where people raise cattle and chickens. There are also many housing developments where families live.
Who Lives in Mulberry?
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| 2020 | 2,275 | — | |
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In 2000, about 2,269 people lived in Mulberry. There were 940 households, which means 940 different homes where people lived. Most people in Mulberry were White (98.24%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more races.
About 27.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (63.3%) were married couples living together.
Age Groups in Mulberry
The people in Mulberry are spread across different age groups:
- About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 7.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 27.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 15.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Mulberry was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Mulberry (Carolina del Norte) para niños
