Wesley Chapel, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wesley Chapel, North Carolina
Village
Wesley Chapel Village Commons
Motto(s):  "A Great Place to Live and Raise a Family"
Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Location in North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Union
Incorporated	1998
Named for	Wesley's Chapel
Area
• Total	9.80 sq mi (25.39 km2)
• Land	9.72 sq mi (25.17 km2)
• Water	0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation	600 ft (200 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,681
• Density	893.20/sq mi (344.87/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28104, 28173, 28110, 28079, 28108
Area code(s)	704, 980
FIPS code	37-71940
GNIS feature ID	2407569

Wesley Chapel is a friendly village located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,681 people lived there. By 2021, the population was estimated to be around 8,883.

Where is Wesley Chapel?

Wesley Chapel is in eastern Union County, North Carolina. It's part of the larger Charlotte area. The village is east of Weddington and north of Waxhaw. You'll find it west of Monroe and south of Indian Trail.

The village covers about 9.8 square miles (25.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. There's also Price Mill Creek and a few small ponds. NC-84, also known as Weddington Road, runs through the village.

Fun Places to Visit

Wesley Chapel has a main business area called Wesley Chapel Village Commons. It's a great place to find shops and services. Another popular spot is Dogwood Park, where you can enjoy the outdoors.

A Look at Wesley Chapel's History

The story of Wesley Chapel began with a church! The Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church was founded in 1832. It was named after John Wesley's famous chapel in London. John Wesley was the founder of Methodism.

The church was built on an old campground near Mineral Springs. In the early 1900s, people living nearby started calling their area "Wesley Chapel." They took the name from the church.

From Price's Mill to Wesley Chapel

Before it was called Wesley Chapel, the village was known as Price's Mill. This name came from the Price family, especially Joseph Price and his son, James Newton Price. The Price family started as farmers. Over time, they owned a lot of land in the area. They helped the village grow a lot in its early days.

James Newton Price was an important person in the community. He served in the North Carolina government for four terms. During this time, he helped start Wesley Chapel High School in 1901. This was the first public high school in a rural area of North Carolina. He was also the first leader of the school board.

The high school burned down in 1955. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1961 as Wesley Chapel Elementary School. This happened after Sun Valley High School opened in Indian Trail. The elementary school also burned down once more but was rebuilt in 1966.

Wesley Chapel officially became a village in Union County in 1998.

Who Lives in Wesley Chapel?

In 2020, the census showed that 8,681 people lived in Wesley Chapel. There were 2,707 households, with about 3.2 people living in each home.

Population Details

• About 54.5% of the people were between 18 and 65 years old.
• Nearly 30% of the population was younger than 18.
• About 12.5% of residents were over 65 years old.
• The population was almost evenly split between men (52.7%) and women (47.3%).

Most people in Wesley Chapel own their homes, about 96.2%. The average value of a home was around $368,200 in 2020. The average household income was about $124,716. A small number of people, 3.3%, live below the poverty line.

Many adults in Wesley Chapel are employed. About 66.2% of men and 53.1% of women have jobs. Most people over 25 (85.7%) have a high school diploma. Also, 37.6% have a college degree or higher.

See also

In Spanish: Wesley Chapel (Carolina del Norte) para niños