Ronda, North Carolina facts for kids
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Ronda, North Carolina
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Location of Ronda, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 438 |
| • Density | 404.06/sq mi (156.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28670
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-57700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407238 |
Ronda is a small town located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 438 people lived there.
Ronda got its name from a nearby estate called "Roundabout." This estate belonged to Benjamin Cleveland, a local leader and a colonel during the American Revolutionary War. The town is also home to East Wilkes High School, one of the public high schools in Wilkes County.
A historic place called Claymont Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This is a list of places important to American history. Ronda was also the home of Junior Johnson, a famous pioneer and Hall of Famer in NASCAR racing.
Where is Ronda Located?
Ronda is situated in North Carolina. It covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The town is on the north bank of the Yadkin River. This is the largest river in Wilkes County. The Yadkin River is also one of the main rivers in North Carolina's Piedmont region.
How Many People Live in Ronda?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 344 | — | |
| 1940 | 379 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 545 | 43.8% | |
| 1960 | 510 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 465 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 457 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 367 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 460 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 417 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 438 | 5.0% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 560 people living in Ronda. These people lived in 228 households, and 182 of these were families. The town had about 427 people per square mile (165 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Ronda were White, making up about 98.26% of the population. About 4.57% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.6%) were married couples living together. About 23.6% of all households were single people.
The average age of people in Ronda was 36 years old. About 23.7% of the population was under 18. About 12.6% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Ronda was $31,875. For families, the average income was $34,773. About 11.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 19.3% of those under 18.
See also
- In Spanish: Ronda (Carolina del Norte) para niños
