Stony Point, North Carolina facts for kids
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Stony Point, North Carolina
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Location of Stony Point, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Alexander, Iredell |
| Settled | 1789 |
| Named for | Rock formation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,146 |
| • Density | 384.69/sq mi (148.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28678
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-65260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402898 |
Stony Point is a small community located in North Carolina, a state in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
Stony Point is unique because it's split between two different counties: Alexander County and Iredell County. In 2020, about 1,146 people lived there. It's also part of a larger group of towns and cities known as the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The story of Stony Point began a long time ago. A post office was first set up here on February 17, 1826. It was in Iredell County back then. James Thompson was the first person in charge of the mail.
The name of the post office was officially changed to Stony Point in 1832. When Alexander County was created in 1847, the community of Stony Point ended up being in both counties.
Geography
Stony Point covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (or 2.99 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (or 0.01 square miles), is water.
Who Lives Here?
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| 2020 | 1,146 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,380 people living in Stony Point. These people lived in 552 different homes. About 399 of these homes were families.
- Homes with Kids: About 30% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Married Couples: More than half, about 54%, were married couples living together.
- Single Parents: About 12% of homes had a mom raising children without a husband.
- People Living Alone: About 24% of all homes were people living by themselves. About 10% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The people in Stony Point come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and from other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Stony Point in 2000 was 37 years old.
- About 25% of the population was under 18.
- About 7.7% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 29% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 26% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 12% were seniors aged 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Stony Point in 2000 was about $42,305 per year. For families, the average income was about $48,221 per year.
Schools
Students in Stony Point attend schools in different districts depending on their grade level.
- Elementary Schools:
- Stony Point Elementary
- Sharon Elementary
- Middle School:
- East Alexander Middle School
- High Schools:
- Alexander Central High School
- West Iredell High School
Famous People
- Dave Jolly – He was a professional baseball player who pitched in MLB.
See Also
In Spanish: Stony Point (Carolina del Norte) para niños
