Pleasant Garden, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Remembering the Past, While Moving towards the Future"
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Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Guilford | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.16 sq mi (39.25 km2) | |
| • Land | 15.04 sq mi (38.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) | |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,000 | |
| • Density | 332.51/sq mi (128.39/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27313
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| Area code(s) | 336 | |
| FIPS code | 37-52760 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407133 | |
| Website | Official Website of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina: http://www.pleasantgarden.net/ | |
Pleasant Garden is a friendly town located in Guilford County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known for its motto, "Remembering the Past, While Moving towards the Future," which shows how it values its history while also looking ahead.
In 2020, about 5,000 people lived in Pleasant Garden.
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A Look Back: Pleasant Garden's History
Pleasant Garden was first settled a long time ago, in 1786. It started out as a business area. People knew it by the name "Pleasant Garden" as early as 1876.
The town officially became an "incorporated" town in 1997. This means it got its own local government and could make its own rules. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Fentress Township.
Where is Pleasant Garden?
Pleasant Garden is in a good spot in North Carolina. It's just south of a bigger city called Greensboro. To its west, you'll find Forest Oaks, and to its north is Climax.
The town is surrounded by important roads. U.S. Route 421 is on both its east and west sides. Old U.S. Highway 220, also known as Randleman Road, is also nearby. To the north, you'll find Interstate 85.
The town covers an area of about 15.4 square miles (about 39.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Pleasant Garden?
The population of Pleasant Garden has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,991 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,228 | 11.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,714 | 111.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,489 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,000 | 11.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 5,020 | 11.8% | |
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A Snapshot of the Population
The 2020 United States census counted 5,000 people living in Pleasant Garden. These people lived in 1,817 households, which are like homes where people live together. There were also 1,220 families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Pleasant Garden in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,594 | 71.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 792 | 15.84% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 193 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 371 | 7.42% |
Famous Faces from Pleasant Garden
Some well-known people have connections to Pleasant Garden:
- Dennis Byrd was a defensive tackle in American football. He played for North Carolina State and is even in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Joey Hackett used to play as a tight end in the NFL, which is the National Football League.
- Shane Hmiel was a driver in NASCAR, a popular car racing sport.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasant Garden (Carolina del Norte) para niños
