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Rowan County, North Carolina
Seal of Rowan County, North Carolina
Map
File:Map of North Carolina highlighting Rowan County.png
Location in the state of North Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1753
Seat Salisbury
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
 sq mi ( km²)
 sq mi ( km²)
 sq mi ( km²), 2.40%
wikipedia:Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
130340
Website: www.co.rowan.nc.us

Rowan County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 130,340. Its county seat is Salisbury6.

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[edit] History

The county was formed in 1753 from the northern part of Anson County. It was named for Matthew Rowan, acting governor of North Carolina from 1753 to 1754.

Originally, Rowan County was a vast territory with an indefinite western boundary. Reductions in its extent began in 1770, when the eastern part of it was combined with the western part of Orange County to become Guilford County. In 1771 the northeastern part of what remained of Rowan County became Surry County. In 1777 the western part of Rowan County became Burke County. In 1788 the western part of the now much smaller Rowan County became Iredell County. In 1822 the eastern part of the still shrinking county became Davidson County. Finally, in 1836 the part of Rowan County north of the South Yadkin River became Davie County. The "250 Fest" celebrating the 250th anniversary of Rowan County occurred in 2003.

[edit] Notable Residents and Natives

[edit] Law and government

Rowan County is a member of the regional Centralina Council of Governments. It is represented in the North Carolina Senate by Andrew Brock. It is represented in the North Carolina House of Representatives by Democrat Lorene T. Coates (in the north and west) and Republican Fred Steen (in the south and east).

[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,357 km² (524 sq mi). 1,324 km² (511 sq mi) of it is land and 32 km² (13 sq mi) of it (2.40%) is water.

[edit] Townships

The county is divided into fourteen townships: Atwell, China Grove, Cleveland, Franklin, Gold Hill, Litaker, Locke, Morgan, Mount Ulla, Providence, Salisbury, Scotch Irish, Steele, and Unity.

[edit] Adjacent Counties

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 130,340 people, 49,940 households, and 35,507 families residing in the county. The population density was 98/km² (255/sq mi). There were 53,980 housing units at an average density of 41/km² (106/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 80.02% White, 15.78% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.00% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 4.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 49,940 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,494, and the median income for a family was $44,242. Males had a median income of $31,626 versus $23,437 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,071. About 8.10% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 11.40% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Cities and towns

Map of Rowan County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

[edit] Libraries

[edit] Education

[edit] Colleges

[edit] Public High schools

[edit] Public Middle schools

  • C.C Erwin Middle School - Eagles
  • West Rowan Middle School - Bulldogs
  • North Rowan Middle School - Mavericks
  • China Grove Middle School - Red Devils
  • Corrier Lipe Middle School - Yellow Jackets
  • Knox Middle School -Trojans
  • Southeast Middle School - Patriots

[edit] Public Elementary schools

  • Woodleaf Elementary School
  • Rockwell Elementary School- Roadrunners-
  • Morgan Elementary School-
  • Millbridge Elementary School - Musketeers
  • Mount Ulla Elementary School -
  • Cleveland Elementary School - Eagles
  • Elizabeth Hanford-Dole Elementary School - Bobcats
  • North Rowan Elementary School - Steamers
  • China Grove Elementary School - Cardinals
  • Enochville Elementary School
  • Bostian Elementary School
  • East Elementary School
  • Faith Elementary School - Firecrackers - "Sparkle" is the mascot's name
  • Granite Quarry Elementary School
  • Hurley Elementary School
  • Isenberg Elementary School
  • Knollwood Elementary School
  • Koontz Elementary School
  • Landis Elementary School
  • Overton Elementary School

[edit] Private Schools

[edit] Places of Worship

[edit] Also See

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Charlotte Metropolitan Area
CountiesAnson • Cabarrus • Chester • Cleveland • Gaston • Iredell • Lancaster • Lincoln • Mecklenburg • Rowan • Stanly • Union • York
Major cityCharlotte
Cities and towns
20k-99k		Concord • Gastonia • Huntersville • Kannapolis • Matthews • Monroe • Mooresville • Rock Hill • Salisbury • Shelby • Statesville
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5k-20k		Albemarle • Belmont • Bessemer City • Chester • Cherryville • Cornelius • Davidson • Fort Mill • Indian Trail • Kings Mountain • Lancaster • Lincolnton • Mint Hill • Mount Holly • South Gastonia • Unionville • Wadesboro • Weddington • York
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Coordinates: 35°38′N 80°31′W / 35.64, -80.52

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