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Welcome, North Carolina
Location of Welcome, North Carolina
Location of Welcome, North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Davidson
Area
 • Total 9.31 sq mi (24.12 km2)
 • Land 9.31 sq mi (24.12 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,131
 • Density 443.57/sq mi (171.27/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27374
Area code(s) 336
FIPS code 37-71760
GNIS feature ID 2402995

Welcome is a small community in Davidson County, North Carolina, USA. It's called a 'census-designated place' (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 4,131 people lived here.

Welcome is famous for being the home of Richard Childress Racing, a big name in NASCAR car racing. A company called Walker and Associates, Inc., which helps with communication technology, also has its main office here. Its friendly motto is "Welcome to Welcome, A Friendly Place!" Nearby towns include Midway, Arcadia, and Lexington.

History of Welcome

Some important historical places in Welcome are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Beulah Church of Christ Cemetery, Good Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, and Waggoner Graveyard. These places help us remember the past of the community.

Geography of Welcome

Welcome is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says that the area of Welcome is about 9.4 square miles (24.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the CDP.

People of Welcome

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,131
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 4,131 people living in Welcome. Most people living in Welcome are White, making up about 85.69% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American people (3.51%), Asian people (1.55%), and Hispanic or Latino people (3.82%). There are also smaller numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander residents, as well as people from mixed backgrounds.

Schools in Welcome

Welcome has several schools for students of different ages. These include North Davidson High School, North Davidson Middle School, and Welcome Elementary School. These schools help educate the children and teens in the community.

Media and Radio

Welcome is home to a radio station called WUNW-FM. This station broadcasts on 91.1 FM. It acts as a smaller signal that repeats programs from WUNC, which is a public radio station. WUNC broadcasts content from National Public Radio, often called NPR.

Famous People from Welcome

Several well-known people have connections to Welcome:

  • Bonita Brown is a leader in education. She was the interim president of Northern Kentucky University.
  • Austin Dillon is a professional NASCAR driver.
  • Ty Dillon is also a professional NASCAR driver. He is Austin Dillon's brother.
  • Austin Beck is a professional baseball player. He was a very high pick in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.
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