Sawmills, North Carolina facts for kids
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Sawmills, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Biggest Little Town in the Foothills"
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Location of Sawmills, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.61 sq mi (17.13 km2) |
| • Land | 6.61 sq mi (17.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,020 |
| • Density | 759.69/sq mi (293.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-59540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407295 |
Sawmills is a town located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,020 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town got its name from the many timber businesses that used to be very important in the area.
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History of Sawmills
The community of Sawmills started in the late 1800s. Its name comes from the many sawmills that were built there. These sawmills cut down trees to make wood. The area was a good place for sawmills because a railroad ran through Caldwell County. This made it easy to move wood.
Sawmills officially became a town in 1988. Before that, it was just a community. The people in Sawmills decided to become a town because nearby towns, Granite Falls and Hudson, were trying to attract businesses to the area. Becoming a town helped Sawmills compete for these businesses.
Geography and Location
Sawmills is in the southern part of Caldwell County. To its north is the town of Hudson. To its east is Granite Falls. A lake called Lake Rhodhiss is located along the town's southern border.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Sawmills covers about 6.61 square miles (17.13 square kilometers) in total. A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Sawmills Veterans Park is a great place to visit. It is located right on Lake Rhodhiss. The park has many fun things to do, like walking trails, baseball fields, and a soccer field. There is also a playground for younger kids. You can even launch a boat from the park or play an 18-hole disc golf course.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,088 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,921 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,240 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,020 | −4.2% | |
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The number of people living in Sawmills has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 4,088 people. By 2020, the population grew to 5,020 people.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census collected information about the people living in Sawmills.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,344 | 86.53% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 97 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.56% |
| Other/Mixed | 211 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 325 | 6.47% |
In 2020, there were 5,020 people living in Sawmills. These people lived in 1,959 households, and 1,417 of these were families.
See also
- In Spanish: Sawmills para niños
