Sedalia, North Carolina facts for kids
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Sedalia, North Carolina
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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 | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 338.17/sq mi (130.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27342
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-60180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407307 |
Sedalia is a small town located in Guilford County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 676 people lived there.
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History of Sedalia
Sedalia has some important historical places. The Dr. Joseph A. McLean House and the Palmer Memorial Institute Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places recognized by the government for their historical importance.
Where is Sedalia?
Sedalia is found in the eastern part of Guilford County. A main road, U.S. Route 70 (also called Burlington Road), goes right through the middle of the town.
This road can take you about 11 miles (18 kilometers) east to the city of Burlington. If you go about 11 miles (18 kilometers) west, you will reach Greensboro.
Another big highway, Interstate 40, passes just south of Sedalia. You can get onto Interstate 40 from Exit 135.
Sedalia's Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Sedalia covers a total area of about 2.01 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People of Sedalia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 618 | — | |
| 2010 | 623 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 676 | 8.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 682 | 9.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 618 people living in Sedalia. By 2020, the population had grown to 676 people.
The town is home to a diverse group of people. In 2000, most residents were African American, and a smaller number were White. There were also people from other racial backgrounds.
Most households in Sedalia were families. Many had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.71 people.
Places to Visit
One of the most interesting places in Sedalia is the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum. This museum is located on the site where the Palmer Memorial Institute used to be.
The Palmer Memorial Institute was a special school for African-American students. It was open from 1902 to 1971. The museum now teaches visitors about the school's history and the life of its founder, Charlotte Hawkins Brown.
See also
In Spanish: Sedalia (Carolina del Norte) para niños
