St. Stephens, North Carolina facts for kids
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St. Stephens, North Carolina
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Location of St. Stephens in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.65 sq mi (24.99 km2) |
| • Land | 9.30 sq mi (24.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,852 |
| • Density | 952.14/sq mi (367.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-58730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402814 |
St. Stephens is a community located in Catawba County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government.
In 2020, about 8,852 people lived in St. Stephens. It is part of a larger area called the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
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Where is St. Stephens Located?
St. Stephens is found in the northern part of Catawba County. It shares its borders with a few other places. To the west, you'll find the city of Hickory. To the south, it borders the city of Conover.
North of St. Stephens is Alexander County. Lake Hickory, which is part of the Catawba River, separates St. Stephens from Alexander County.
How Big is St. Stephens?
According to the United States Census Bureau, St. Stephens covers a total area of about 9.65 square miles (24.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 9.30 square miles (24.08 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers).
The size of St. Stephens has changed a bit over time. Some parts of it have been added to the nearby cities of Hickory and Conover.
Who Lives in St. Stephens?
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| 2020 | 8,852 | — | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 8,852 people living in St. Stephens. These people lived in 3,609 homes, and 2,527 of these were family homes.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the different groups of people who lived there in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 5,945 | 67.16% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 351 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 501 | 5.66% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other or Mixed Race | 405 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,623 | 18.33% |
See also
- In Spanish: St. Stephens (Carolina del Norte) para niños
