Tobaccoville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Tobaccoville, North Carolina
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Village
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Doral Drive in Tobaccoville
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Location in Forsyth County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Forsyth, Stokes |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1991 |
| Named for | Chewing-tobacco factory built there |
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| • Total | 7.68 sq mi (19.89 km2) |
| • Land | 7.65 sq mi (19.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,578 |
| • Density | 336.99/sq mi (130.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27050
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-67720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407562 |
Tobaccoville is a small village located in North Carolina, United States. It is unique because it is split between two counties: Forsyth and Stokes. In 2020, about 2,578 people called Tobaccoville home.
The village got its name from a chewing tobacco factory that was built there a long time ago. Even though a post office opened in Tobaccoville in 1879, it didn't become an official village until 1991. This happened because the people of Tobaccoville wanted to protect their area from being taken over by a nearby city called King.
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A Look Back: Tobaccoville's History
Tobaccoville has an interesting past. An important building called the Old Richmond Schoolhouse and Gymnasium is located here. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history.
Where is Tobaccoville?
Tobaccoville is found in the northwestern part of Forsyth County. A small part of the village actually reaches north into Stokes County. It is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of the big city of Winston-Salem.
The United States Census Bureau says that Tobaccoville covers a total area of about 7.68 square miles (19.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.03 square miles or 0.07 square kilometers) being water.
Who Lives in Tobaccoville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,209 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,441 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,580 | 5.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,622 | 7.4% | |
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The number of people living in Tobaccoville has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,209 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 2,441.
- In 2020, there were 2,578 people living in the village.
Population Details from 2020
In 2020, there were 2,578 people living in Tobaccoville. These people made up 1,074 households, and 762 of these were families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,123 | 82.35% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 204 | 7.91% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.62% |
| Other/Mixed | 114 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 | 4.58% |
Learning in Tobaccoville: Schools
Students in Tobaccoville attend schools that are part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.
- Elementary School: Young students in grades K-5 go to Old Richmond Elementary. The current school building was rebuilt in 1978.
- Middle School: Students in grades 6-8 attend Northwest Middle School.
- High Schools: Most older students in grades 9-12 go to North Forsyth High School. Many people who grew up in Tobaccoville have strong connections to North Forsyth High. Ronald Reagan High School, which is newer and located in Pfafftown, also serves many students from Tobaccoville.
There are also other schools in the area that serve students from Tobaccoville, including:
- Vienna Elementary
- Rural Hall Elementary
- East Bend Elementary
- Forbush High School
- West Stokes High School
- South Stokes High School
- Woodland Christian School
- Old Town Elementary School
- King Elementary
- Calvary Christian School
- Forsyth Country Day School
