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'''Whitsett''' is a town in [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 590 at the 2010 census.
'''Whitsett''' is a town in [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. The population was 584 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Whitsett+nc |access-date=August 23, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The [[Daniel P. Foust House]], [[Foust-Carpenter and Dean Dick Farms]], [[Holly Gate]], [[Low House (Whitsett, North Carolina)|Low House]], [[William Rankin and Elizabeth Wharton Smith House]], [[Wadsworth Congregational Church]], and [[Whitsett Historic District (Whitsett, North Carolina)|Whitsett Historic District]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Daniel P. Foust House]], [[Foust-Carpenter and Dean Dick Farms]], [[Holly Gate]], [[Low House (Whitsett, North Carolina)|Low House]], [[William Rankin and Elizabeth Wharton Smith House]], [[Wadsworth Congregational Church]], and [[Whitsett Historic District (Whitsett, North Carolina)|Whitsett Historic District]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

In 2012, [[Lenovo]] announced it would open a manufacturing plant in Whitsett.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shah|first=Agam|date=October 2, 2012|title=Lenovo to open first U.S. manufacturing plant in N.C.|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2491876/lenovo-to-open-first-u-s--manufacturing-plant-in-n-c-.html|access-date=October 21, 2021|website=Computerworld|language=en}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Whitsett is located at {{coord|36|4|47|N|79|34|0|W|type:city}} (36.079674, -79.566760).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 686
|2000= 686
|2010= 590
|2010= 590
|2020= 584
|estyear=2015
| estyear=2022
|estimate=623
| estimate=593
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
| estref=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2022/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2022-POP-37.xlsx |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in North Carolina: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=April 11, 2024}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 686 people, 279 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 243.4 people per square mile (93.9/km²). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 109.3 per square mile (42.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.29% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.98% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.73% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 686 people, 279 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|243.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 308 housing units at an average density of {{convert|109.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 93.29% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.98% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.73% of the population.


There were 279 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.82.
There were 279 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.82.


In the town, the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $26,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,936. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $26,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,936. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==
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{{Guilford County, North Carolina}}
{{Guilford County, North Carolina}}

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[[Category:Towns in Guilford County, North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in Guilford County, North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1884]]

Latest revision as of 18:20, 7 May 2024

Whitsett, North Carolina
Town
Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina.
Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina.
Coordinates: 36°04′42″N 79°34′19″W / 36.07833°N 79.57194°W / 36.07833; -79.57194
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Founded1884
Named forWhitsett Institute[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total2.61 sq mi (6.76 km2)
 • Land2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[3]
689 ft (210 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total584
 • Density226.09/sq mi (87.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27377
Area code336
FIPS code37-73760[4]
GNIS feature ID2406883[3]
Websitewww.whitsettnc.com

Whitsett is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census.[5]

History

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The Daniel P. Foust House, Foust-Carpenter and Dean Dick Farms, Holly Gate, Low House, William Rankin and Elizabeth Wharton Smith House, Wadsworth Congregational Church, and Whitsett Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

In 2012, Lenovo announced it would open a manufacturing plant in Whitsett.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000686—
2010590−14.0%
2020584−1.0%
2022 (est.)593[8]1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 686 people, 279 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was 243.4 inhabitants per square mile (94.0/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 109.3 per square mile (42.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.29% White, 5.98% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 279 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,936. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "North Carolina Gazetteer". Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitsett, North Carolina
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ Shah, Agam (October 2, 2012). "Lenovo to open first U.S. manufacturing plant in N.C." Computerworld. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in North Carolina: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". Census.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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