Wingate, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wingate, North Carolina
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Wingate Town Hall
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Location of Wingate, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Named for | Washington M. Wingate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,055 |
| • Density | 1,816.76/sq mi (701.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28174
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-74760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406902 |
Wingate is a small town located in Union County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a friendly community that was home to 4,055 people as of the 2020 census.
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Wingate's Story: A Look at Its History
The town of Wingate was officially created, or incorporated, in 1901. It was named after Washington Manly Wingate, an important person in the area's past.
In 2014, a special part of the town called the Wingate Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means the buildings and area are important for their history and are protected.
Where is Wingate? Geography and Rivers
Wingate is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers about 2.25 square miles (5.83 square kilometers) of land.
The town's water flows into Richardson Creek. This happens through smaller streams like Rays Fork and Meadow Branch.
Who Lives in Wingate? Population Changes
The number of people living in Wingate has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 353 | — | |
| 1920 | 470 | 33.1% | |
| 1930 | 526 | 11.9% | |
| 1940 | 541 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 793 | 46.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,304 | 64.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,569 | 97.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,615 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,821 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,406 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,491 | 45.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,055 | 16.2% | |
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Wingate's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 4,055 people living in Wingate. There were 1,002 households and 693 families in the town.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a town. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of Wingate in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,924 | 47.45% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,315 | 32.43% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 61 | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 195 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 550 | 13.56% |
See also
In Spanish: Wingate (Carolina del Norte) para niños
