Pilot Mountain, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
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Location of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Surry | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.27 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,440 | ||
| • Density | 707.27/sq mi (273.08/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
27041
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| Area code(s) | 336 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-51820 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2407111 | ||
| Website | www.townofpilotmountain.com | ||
Pilot Mountain is a town located in Surry County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is named after the famous natural landmark, Pilot Mountain, which is a very unique rock formation nearby. In 2020, about 1,443 people lived in the town.
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History of Pilot Mountain
The town of Pilot Mountain has an interesting past. One important building, the Bank of Pilot Mountain, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history.
Geography of Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain is a small town. It covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Population of Pilot Mountain
The number of people living in Pilot Mountain has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 710 | — | |
| 1910 | 652 | −8.2% | |
| 1920 | 707 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,010 | 42.9% | |
| 1940 | 925 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,092 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,310 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,309 | −0.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,090 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,181 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,281 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,477 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,443 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,436 | −2.8% | |
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Pilot Mountain in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,440 people living in Pilot Mountain. These people lived in 715 different homes, and 455 of these were families.
See also
- In Spanish: Pilot Mountain para niños
