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Pineville, North Carolina
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Main Street in the Historic Pineville Town Center.
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Location of Pineville, North Carolina
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 Pineville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Pineville, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Named for | The large and abundant pines that cast their shadows over the community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.68 sq mi (17.29 km2) |
| • Land | 6.64 sq mi (17.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,602 |
| • Density | 1,596.45/sq mi (616.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28134
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-52220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407125 |
| Website | www.pinevillenc.gov |
Pineville (/ˈpaɪnvɪl/; locally /ˈpaɪnvəl/) is a suburban town in the southernmost portion of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, it is situated in the Waxhaws district between Charlotte and Fort Mill.
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History
Pineville became known as a mule trading center during the time of the Charlotte 'gold rush'. At that time 'Pineville' was called 'Morrow's Turnout'. Located at the intersection of two major Native American trading routes, it had vast meadows in which the animals of trade and transportation could be 'turned-out' to pasture.
Pineville was incorporated as a town in 1873. The origins of the name Pineville can be traced back to 1852, when the Charlotte & Columbia Railroad came through the Pineville area. The railroad wanted a more modern name, and the large stands of pine trees in the area inspired the new name – Pineville. In the 1890s, Dover Yarn Mills established a cotton mill in Pineville. This mill later became Cone Mills, Inc., which operated in the town until November 1991. The one-block area of old Pineville was a bustling commercial area, with many different shops. Today this area is home to many quaint shops and restaurants.
The growth of Pineville was greatly changed through the initial segment of I-485 opening to traffic. Although the one-mile (1.6 km) stretch connecting interchanges at NC Highway 51 and South Boulevard was designed to divert through traffic around Charlotte via a freeway loop, I-485 incidentally passed through Pineville's town limits. In the years to follow, largely undeveloped land adjacent to Pineville's two I-485 interchanges, developed into what is now the largest shopping district in North Carolina. With nearly 8,000,000 square feet (743,000 m2) of retail space, Pineville is home to the 1,100,000-square-foot (100,000 m2) Carolina Place Mall, at least two power centres and many strip malls, outparcels and free-standing retailers.
It is the birthplace of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. His home is no longer standing, but an original cabin from that time period is kept there, symbolic of the one he was born in. This is now a state historic site. It has two reconstructed log cabins, both from the local area being built circa 1790. They are furnished in period antiques similar to what the Polks would have used. There is a main house, a cookhouse, and a log barn, and tours are available by costumed guides. First Lady of U.S. at the time, Ladybird Johnson, came to Pineville to dedicate the new state site. In addition to the period log houses there is a museum with a short film on the life and times of James Knox Polk along with period clothes and other artifacts of the area and era. A monument was erected in 1904 on the site of the present-day reconstructed cabins. The state of North Carolina moved the monument from its original location in 1964. It was moved to its current location near the visitor center in 1968.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.62 square miles (17.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 585 | — | |
| 1910 | 688 | 17.6% | |
| 1920 | 650 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | 70.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,144 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,373 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,514 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,948 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,525 | −21.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,970 | 94.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,449 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,479 | 116.8% | |
| 2020 | 10,602 | 41.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,855 | 45.79% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,425 | 22.87% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 596 | 5.62% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 438 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,248 | 21.2% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,602 people, 3,732 households, and 1,934 families residing in the town.
2018
According to the State Demographer of the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, the Town's population as of July 1, 2018, is estimated to be 9,338.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, the town's population is 7,479.
Healthcare
Pineville is served by Atrium Health Pineville, a 206-bed acute care facility opened in 1987, a member of Atrium Health.
Education
Pineville is in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Most areas are zoned to Pineville Elementary School. Some residential areas are zoned to Smithfield Elementary School. All residents are zoned to Quail Hollow Middle School, and South Mecklenburg High School.
Starting in the 2024-2025 School Year, The majority of Pineville will be rezoned to the new relief high school named Ballantyne Ridge. Some areas will remain at South Mecklenburg. Seniors in the 2024-2025 will remain at South Mecklenburg regardless of where they live.
Notable people
- Julianna Cannamela – artistic gymnast
- Lauren Cholewinski – Olympic speed skater
- Julius Daniels – American Piedmont blues musician
- Walter Davis – NBA player who was a 6x All-Star
- Lew Massey – professional basketball player
- James K. Polk – the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849
- Erwin Potts – first non-McClatchy family member CEO of the McClatchy Company
- Charles T. Robertson Jr. – retired United States Air Force general
- Mary Tucker – American sport shooter
- Jeremy Lane Beamon –
See also
In Spanish: Pineville para niños
