Stanfield, North Carolina facts for kids
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Stanfield, North Carolina
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"Welcome Home"
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Location of Stanfield, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stanly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,585 |
| • Density | 354.59/sq mi (136.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28163
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-64460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406655 |
Stanfield (pronounced 'stan-feeld') is a friendly town located in Stanly County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a place where many families live and grow. According to the 2020 census, about 1,585 people call Stanfield home.
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Where is Stanfield Located?
Stanfield is found in the state of North Carolina. It covers an area of about 11.58 square kilometers (or 4.47 square miles), which is all land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
How Many People Live in Stanfield?
The number of people living in Stanfield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 471 | — | |
| 1970 | 458 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 463 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 517 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,113 | 115.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,486 | 33.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,585 | 6.7% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,585 people living in Stanfield. These people made up 611 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together.
A Look at Stanfield's History
Stanfield became an official town in 1912. This happened when a new railroad line was finished, connecting the cities of Charlotte and Raleigh. The town was named after an engineer who played a big part in building this important railroad through the area.
Once the railroad was complete, mail could be delivered directly to Stanfield by train. This led to the post office moving from a nearby town called Locust to Stanfield.
Over time, several local schools joined together to create Stanfield School. Later, in the 1970s, Pete Henkel Park was built, giving residents a place to play and relax.
Today, Stanfield School is known as Stanfield Elementary School. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to the fifth grade. After elementary school, students usually go to West Stanly High School in Red Cross, Stanly Early College in Albemarle, or Gray Stone Day School in Misenheimer for their high school education.
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In Spanish: Stanfield (Carolina del Norte) para niños
