Peachland, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peachland, North Carolina
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Location of Peachland, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Named for | A large peach orchard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 386.90/sq mi (149.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28133
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-50820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407085 |
Peachland is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. The town got its name from a large peach orchard that used to be in the area. In 2020, about 390 people lived there. Peachland was officially made a town in 1895.
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A Look Back in Time
Peachland has a bit of history! One important building, the Barrett-Faulkner House, was added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it's an important historical site that helps tell the story of the area.
Where is Peachland?
Peachland is located in Anson County, North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 2.61 square kilometers (or 1.01 square miles), and all of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Getting Around Peachland
A major road, U.S. Route 74, runs near Peachland. This is a four-lane highway that goes around the main business part of town. Because it bypasses the busy areas, cars can travel at a speed limit of 55 miles per hour (about 88 kilometers per hour) even when they are within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Peachland?
The number of people living in Peachland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 58 | — | |
| 1900 | 156 | 169.0% | |
| 1910 | 232 | 48.7% | |
| 1920 | 196 | −15.5% | |
| 1930 | 203 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 92.1% | |
| 1950 | 485 | 24.4% | |
| 1960 | 563 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 556 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 384 | −24.1% | |
| 2000 | 554 | 44.3% | |
| 2010 | 437 | −21.1% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −10.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 402 | −8.0% | |
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According to the census taken in 2000, there were 554 people living in Peachland. These people lived in 198 households, and 152 of those were families. The town had about 213 housing units in total.
A Look at the Community
The people in Peachland come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White or African American. A small number of people were Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other racial groups. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 28% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Peachland was 34 years.
See also
In Spanish: Peachland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
