Toast, North Carolina facts for kids
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Toast, North Carolina
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Downtown Toast, North Carolina
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Location of Toast, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,423 |
| • Density | 943.01/sq mi (364.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27049
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-67700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402936 |
Toast is a small community located in Surry County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's just west of a town called Mount Airy. Toast is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2020, about 1,423 people lived there.
The name "Toast" for the community's post office was chosen in 1929. A school principal named E. P. McLeod is said to have suggested the name. He thought of it while buying groceries in 1927.
Geography of Toast
Toast covers a total area of about 1.52 square miles (3.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 1,423 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,922 people living in Toast. These people lived in 821 households, with 542 of them being families. The population density was about 1,080 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Toast were White (83.04%). There were also African American (12.96%) and Asian (1.66%) residents. About 3.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.29 people. The average family had about 2.84 people. About 23% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.4%) were married couples living together.
The median age of people in Toast was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older. About 19.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.5% were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Toast was $28,000 in 2000. For families, the median income was $32,472. About 19.1% of all people in Toast lived below the poverty line. This included 31.9% of those under 18.
Famous Person from Toast
One very well-known person from Toast was Tommy Jarrell (1901–1985). He was a famous old-time fiddler, banjo player, and singer. Jarrell was known for his traditional Appalachian music style. This style is common in the Mount Airy and Galax areas. In 1982, he received the NEA National Heritage Fellowship. This award honors people who have made important contributions to traditional arts.
See also
In Spanish: Toast (Carolina del Norte) para niños
