Siler City, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siler City, North Carolina
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North Chatham Avenue, downtown
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| Motto(s):
"Balanced for Progress"
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Location of Siler City, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Chatham | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.07 sq mi (15.72 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.05 sq mi (15.66 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,702 | |
| • Density | 1,273.48/sq mi (491.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27344
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| Area code(s) | 919 | |
| FIPS code | 37-61860 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407337 | |
Siler City is a town located in the western part of Chatham County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,702 people lived there.
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A Look at Siler City's Past
Siler City got its start when Plikard Dederic Siler and his wife, Elizabeth Hartsoe Siler, settled nearby. They first lived in Pennsylvania and Virginia before coming to Lacy's Creek. This area is close to where Siler City is today. The Siler family had ten children.
In recent years, Siler City has grown. It has become a nearby town for people working in Greensboro and the Research Triangle Park. Since 1997, many jobs have opened up in poultry processing. This has brought many new residents, including immigrants and people from Latin American countries. The town has worked to welcome these new people and different cultures. For example, the high school's soccer team, made up mostly of Latino players, became very successful. They even qualified for the state championship, which created many new fans.
Several important buildings and places in Siler City are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. Some of these include the Bowen-Jordan Farm, Hotel Hadley, and the Siler City Commercial Historic District.
Where is Siler City?
Siler City is in the western part of Chatham County. U.S. Route 64 goes through the northern part of town. This road can take you east to Pittsboro, which is the county seat, or west to Asheboro.
Another major road, U.S. Route 421, goes around Siler City to the northeast. This road connects Siler City to Greensboro to the northwest and Sanford to the southeast.
The town covers about 15.6 square kilometers (about 6 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water. Loves Creek is the main stream that flows through Siler City. It is a branch of the Rocky River.
Who Lives in Siler City?
The number of people living in Siler City has grown a lot. From 1990 to 2016, the population increased by 75%. This happened because new jobs, especially in poultry processing, attracted many workers to the town.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 254 | — | |
| 1900 | 440 | 73.2% | |
| 1910 | 895 | 103.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,253 | 40.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,730 | 38.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,197 | 27.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,501 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,455 | 78.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,689 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,446 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,808 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,966 | 44.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,887 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,702 | −2.3% | |
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Siler City's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 7,702 people living in Siler City. These people lived in 2,735 households, and 1,773 of these were families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 1,931 | 25.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,458 | 18.93% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.14% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 291 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,928 | 51.0% |
Siler City's Population in 2010
In 2010, Siler City had 7,887 people. There were 2,603 households and 1,802 families. The town had about 507 people per square kilometer.
Many different groups of people live in Siler City. In 2010, about 44% of the people were White, and 19.1% were African American. A large part of the population, almost 50%, was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.94 people. The average family had about 3.50 people.
The age of people in Siler City varied. About 29.8% were under 18 years old. The average age was 31.1 years.
Schools in Siler City
Siler City is part of the Chatham County Public Schools District. Several schools serve the town's students. These include Jordan-Matthews High School, Chatham Middle School, Siler City Elementary School, and Virginia Cross Elementary School. There are also other schools like One Academy, Chatham Early College, and Chatham Charter School.
News and Radio
Local News
Siler City and the rest of Chatham County get their local news from The Chatham News. This is a weekly newspaper that is based in Siler City.
Radio Station
Siler City has its own radio station, WNCA, which broadcasts on AM 1570. It started in 1952. WNCA plays different kinds of music, like adult contemporary, oldies, and beach music. It also shares local news, sports, and a "swap shop" program where people can buy, sell, or trade items.
Siler City Airport
The Siler City Municipal Airport (5W8) is located about 3 miles southwest of downtown Siler City. It has one runway. The airport is used by people who live in the area. It is also a place where military and private planes can stop to refuel.
Famous People from Siler City
- Lowell Bailey (born 1981) is a coach and former Olympic athlete in biathlon.
- Frances Bavier (1902–1989) was an actress. She is best known for playing Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show. This TV show was set in North Carolina. Frances Bavier lived in Siler City after she retired and is buried there.
- George Edwards (born 1967) is a coach in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Siler City (Carolina del Norte) para niños
