Wallburg, North Carolina facts for kids
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Wallburg, North Carolina
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Location of Wallburg, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Davidson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.59 sq mi (14.48 km2) |
| • Land | 5.59 sq mi (14.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,051 |
| • Density | 545.70/sq mi (210.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27107, 27265, 27284
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-70740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406823 |
Wallburg is a town located in Davidson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It became an official town in 2004. According to the 2020 census, about 3,051 people live there.
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Where is Wallburg Located?
Wallburg is in the northeastern part of Davidson County. It shares a border with Forsyth County to the north. The town is mostly found along North Carolina Highway 109. It is about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Winston-Salem. It is also the same distance northwest of High Point.
Other towns nearby include Kernersville to the northeast. Thomasville is to the south. Midway is to the southwest. The town covers a total area of about 5.59 square miles (14.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Wallburg
Wallburg is part of specific school districts. These include Wallburg Elementary, Oak Grove Middle School, and Ledford Senior High. In 2017, the high school district for Wallburg changed. It became part of the Oak Grove High School district. This new high school is located near Oak Grove Middle School.
History of Wallburg
The George W. Wall House is an important historical building in Wallburg. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is recognized for its historical importance.
Wallburg's Climate
Wallburg has a varied climate throughout the year. Summers are generally hot, with average high temperatures in July reaching around 90°F (32°C). Winters are cooler, with average low temperatures in January around 30°F (-1°C). The town receives a good amount of rain throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 93 (34) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
104 (40) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51 (11) |
56 (13) |
64 (18) |
74 (23) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
53 (12) |
72 (22) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
76 (24) |
79 (26) |
78 (26) |
72 (22) |
61 (16) |
52 (11) |
43 (6) |
61 (16) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
48 (9) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
68 (20) |
68 (20) |
61 (16) |
49 (9) |
41 (5) |
33 (1) |
49 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
1 (−17) |
7 (−14) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
47 (8) |
41 (5) |
35 (2) |
19 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
0 (−18) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.69 (94) |
3.80 (97) |
4.12 (105) |
3.90 (99) |
3.47 (88) |
4.04 (103) |
4.52 (115) |
4.43 (113) |
4.07 (103) |
3.36 (85) |
3.41 (87) |
3.43 (87) |
46.24 (1,176) |
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Who Lives in Wallburg?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,047 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,051 | 0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Wallburg has stayed fairly steady. In 2010, there were 3,047 people. By 2020, the population had slightly increased to 3,051 people.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 3,051 people living in Wallburg. These people lived in 1,211 households. Out of these, 935 were families. Most of the people living in Wallburg are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 90.59% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 3.93% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,764 | 90.59% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 48 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.43% |
| Other/Mixed | 98 | 3.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 | 3.93% |
See also
In Spanish: Wallburg (Carolina del Norte) para niños
