Oakboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Oakboro, North Carolina
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Location of Oakboro, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
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| • Total | 2,128 |
| • Density | 847.81/sq mi (327.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28129
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| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-48040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407023 |
| Website | www.oakboro.com |
Oakboro is a small town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, about 1,859 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 2,128.
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Exploring Oakboro's Location
Oakboro is a town located in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
A Look at Oakboro's History
Oakboro grew because of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The first part of the town was near a natural salt lick called Big Lick. In 1913, the railroad came through. The town then moved closer to the tracks and was called "Furr Town". In 1915, its name was changed to Oakboro.
Oakboro's Cotton Industry
The Oakboro Cotton Mill was a big employer in the 1940s and 1950s. Back then, cotton was a very important crop in the Southern United States. Later, the mill moved across the railroad. It then became known as Stanly Knitting Mills.
Who Lives in Oakboro?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 282 | — | |
| 1930 | 421 | 49.3% | |
| 1940 | 503 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 631 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 581 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 568 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 587 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 600 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,198 | 99.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,859 | 55.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,128 | 14.5% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,128 people living in Oakboro. There were 766 households and 551 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,579 | 74.2% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 258 | 12.12% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.55% |
| Other/Mixed | 57 | 2.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 193 | 9.07% |
Fun Things to Do in Oakboro
Oakboro is famous for its yearly Independence Day parade. This is a big celebration for the community. The town also hosts a classic car cruise-in. This event happens on the fourth Friday of every month. People bring their cool old cars to show them off.
Famous People from Oakboro
- B. J. Hill is an NFL player. He grew up in Oakboro.
- Bruton Smith is the CEO of Speedway Motorsports. He is also from Oakboro.
