Summerfield, North Carolina facts for kids
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Summerfield, North Carolina
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Summerfield Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Respectful of the Past; Focused on the Future"
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Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Founded | 1769 |
| Incorporated | 1996 |
| Named for | John Summerfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.69 sq mi (69.12 km2) |
| • Land | 26.40 sq mi (68.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,951 |
| • Density | 414.87/sq mi (160.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27358
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| Area code(s) | 336, 743 |
| FIPS code | 37-65580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406682 |
| Website | Official website: https://www.summerfieldnc.gov/ |
Summerfield is a town located in Guilford County, North Carolina. In 2020, about 10,951 people lived there.
Summerfield is often seen as a suburb of Greensboro. It has grown from a farming area into a community where many people live and travel to work in nearby cities. The town has a town hall on Oak Ridge Road (also known as NC 150). There is also a shopping center nearby. Interstate 73 passes close to the town center.
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History of Summerfield
The Summerfield area was first settled around 1769 by Charles Bruce. It was first called Bruce's Crossroads. In February 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, a small fight happened here. American soldiers led by General Henry Lee III fought against British forces. The Americans won, making the British cavalry retreat.
In 1812, a post office opened, and the community changed its name to Summerfield. This name honored a religious speaker named John Summerfield.
Two important places in Summerfield are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Summerfield School Gymnasium and Community Center was added in 2012. The Summerfield Historic District was listed in 2005.
Former North Carolina Governor Alexander Martin once lived in Summerfield. His house is no longer standing. It is said that George Washington stayed in this house during the Revolutionary War. Today, there is a historical home on the town square called the Martin House. This house was lived in by the Governor's son and is now owned by the town.
In June 2024, a new law was passed about land in Summerfield. The North Carolina General Assembly voted to remove nearly 1,000 acres from the town's control. This land belongs to a developer who wanted to build new homes. Town officials and local residents did not agree with his plans. This change means the developer might be able to build without the town's permission.
Geography of Summerfield
Summerfield covers about 27.3 square miles (70.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 27.1 square miles (70.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,680 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,051 | 22.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,018 | 242.2% | |
| 2010 | 10,232 | 45.8% | |
| 2020 | 10,951 | 7.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 11,111 | 8.6% | |
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Summerfield's Population in 2020
As of the 2020 U.S. census, Summerfield had 10,951 people. There were 3,902 households and 3,227 families living in the town.
Summerfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 10,232 people. There were 2,518 households. About 74.4% of these households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.78 people.
The people living in Summerfield came from different backgrounds:
- About 93.47% were White.
- About 4.03% were African American.
- About 0.44% were Native American.
- About 0.64% were Asian.
- About 1.42% were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Summerfield was 39 years old. About 28.1% of the population was under 18.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 8,878 | 81.07% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 470 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 487 | 4.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 430 | 3.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 660 | 6.03% |
Education in Summerfield
Summerfield has its own schools for younger students.
- Summerfield Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Its mascot is the Viking.
- Summerfield Charter Academy (SCA) is another school for kindergarten through eighth grade. Students here are called the Summerfield Stampede.
Most older students in Summerfield go to schools located nearby:
- Northern Guilford Middle School and Northern Guilford High School are popular choices. Their mascot is the Nighthawk.
- Some students attend Northwest Guilford Middle School and Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro. Their mascot is also the Viking.
Notable People from Summerfield
Many interesting people have connections to Summerfield:
- Andrew Jackson: He was the 7th president of the United States.
- Alexander Martin: A former governor of North Carolina.
- Harold L. Martin: The chancellor (leader) of North Carolina A&T State University.
- Elizabeth Kitley: An American basketball player.
- Elissa Cunane: Another American basketball player.
Images for kids
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Summerfield Town Hall
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Location in Guilford County and North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Summerfield (Carolina del Norte) para niños
