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Springdale, North Carolina
Location in the U.S. state of North Carolina
Location in the U.S. state of North Carolina
Country  United States
State  North Carolina
County Gaston
Area
 • Total 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Land 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,203
 • Density 1,696.76/sq mi (654.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28054
Area code(s) 704
FIPS code 37-64050
GNIS feature ID 2806990

Springdale is a small community located in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area defined by the government just for counting people.

Springdale was first officially counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 1,203 people. The community is surrounded by other places: the city of Gastonia is to its west and south, the town of Ranlo is to its east, and the community of Monterey Park is to its north.

People Living in Springdale

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,203
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

The 2020 census helped us learn more about the people who live in Springdale. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.

  • Most people in Springdale, about 80%, are White.
  • Around 8% of the population is Black or African American.
  • About 6% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
  • Smaller groups include people of Asian, Native American, or mixed race backgrounds.

In total, 1,203 people called Springdale home in 2020. This information helps us understand the different groups that make up the community.

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