Swepsonville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Swepsonville Town Hall
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Location of Swepsonville, North Carolina
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 Swepsonville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Swepsonville, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
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| • Total | 2,445 |
| • Density | 1,702.65/sq mi (657.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27359
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-66460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406703 |
Swepsonville is a town located in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the larger Burlington, North Carolina area. According to the 2020 census, about 2,445 people live in Swepsonville.
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Exploring Swepsonville's Location
Swepsonville is a small town in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau helps us understand its size.
How Big is Swepsonville?
The town covers a total area of about 3.9 square kilometers (or 1.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.7 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). A smaller part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Understanding Swepsonville's Population
The number of people living in Swepsonville has changed over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts people every ten years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 326 | — | |
| 1900 | 441 | 35.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,195 | — | |
| 2000 | 922 | −22.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,154 | 25.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,445 | 111.9% | |
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Who Lives in Swepsonville?
The 2020 United States census collected information about the people living in Swepsonville. It helps us see the different groups that make up the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,597 | 65.32% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 421 | 17.22% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 110 | 4.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 109 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 7.93% |
In 2020, there were 2,445 people living in Swepsonville. These people lived in 796 households, and 531 of these were families.
Honda's Presence in Swepsonville
The Honda Motor Company has a factory in Swepsonville. This factory makes many useful things.
What Honda Makes Here
At the Swepsonville factory, Honda produces general-purpose engines. They also make equipment for yards and gardens. This includes walk-behind lawn mowers, snow blowers, string trimmers, water pumps, and tillers.
A Look at Swepsonville's Past
Swepsonville has an interesting history. The town was named after a person who built a mill there long ago.
The Story of the Old Mill
The town got its name from a man named Swepson. He built a mill on the western side of town. One night, Swepson disappeared with a lot of money. He later started another mill in the North. The old mill in Swepsonville was not used for many years. In 1989, it caught fire. This was a very big fire that brought firetrucks from all the nearby counties. The fire was so large it could be seen from three miles away and was even reported on national news.
Famous People from Swepsonville
A well-known baseball player, Dusty Cooke, came from Swepsonville. He played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1938. He played for famous teams like the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds. Later, in 1948, he became a manager for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Notable Person
- Dusty Cooke, Major League Baseball player and manager
See also
In Spanish: Swepsonville para niños
