Troutman, North Carolina facts for kids
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Troutman, North Carolina
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Wagner Street
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| Motto(s):
"Enjoy Lake Norman...Naturally"
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Location of Troutman, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Iredell | |
| Settled | 1859 | |
| Incorporated | 1905 | |
| Named for | Annie Troutman | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.56 sq mi (17.00 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.55 sq mi (16.97 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,698 | |
| • Density | 564.32/sq mi (217.88/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28166
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| Area code(s) | 704 | |
| FIPS code | 37-68500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406757 | |
Troutman is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. The town is located roughly 35 miles (56 km) north of Charlotte. As of the 2020 census the town's population was 3,698. Due to substantial residential growth in the area, as well as neighborhood annexation, the town is experiencing dramatic population growth. Approved residential developments, when completed, are forecast to increase town population to more than 11,000 residents.
History
The Davidson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Geography
Troutman is located in south-central Iredell County. U.S. Route 21 passes through the center of the town, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Statesville, the county seat, and south 10 miles (16 km) to Mooresville. Interstate 77 passes 3 miles (5 km) east of the town, with access from Exit 42.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.50%, are water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 71 | — | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 342 | 48.7% | |
| 1930 | 432 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 566 | 31.0% | |
| 1950 | 613 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 648 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 797 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,360 | 70.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,493 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,592 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,383 | 49.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,698 | 55.2% | |
| 2030 (est.) | 11,063 | 364.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White or European American (non-Hispanic) | 2,660 | 71.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 537 | 14.52% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.54% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 164 | 4.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 7.36% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,698 people, 995 households, and 707 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Jim Lauderdale, singer-songwriter
- Josh Richeson, NASCAR driver
See also
In Spanish: Troutman (Carolina del Norte) para niños
