Hildebran, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hildebran, North Carolina
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Parkhurst Municipal Complex
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Location of Hildebran, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Named for | Soloman and Jacob Hildebrand |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,023 |
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2,010 |
| • Density | 710.75/sq mi (274.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28637
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-31500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0986786 |
Hildebran is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,023 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The name Hildebran was derived from the birth name of Pope Gregory VII.
Geography
Hildebran is located in eastern Burke County at 35°43′6″N 81°25′8″W / 35.71833°N 81.41889°W (35.718432, -81.418780). Its southeastern border is also the border with Catawba County. The town of Long View borders Hildebran to the east, and the census-designated place of Icard borders Hildebran to the west. Interstate 40 follows the town's southern border, with access from exits 118 and 119. U.S. Route 70 passes through the center of the town, leading east 5 miles (8 km) to Hickory and west 16 miles (26 km) to Morganton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.4 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 109 | — | |
| 1910 | 140 | 28.4% | |
| 1920 | 172 | 22.9% | |
| 1930 | 246 | 43.0% | |
| 1940 | 357 | 45.1% | |
| 1950 | 529 | 48.2% | |
| 1960 | 518 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 481 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 628 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 790 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,472 | 86.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,023 | 37.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,010 | −0.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,450 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 21 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 79 | 4.71% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 63 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 3.69% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,679 people, 822 households, and 558 families residing in the town.
In film
The Henry River Mill Village just south of Hildebran was used to film the District 12 scenes from the movie The Hunger Games.
See also
In Spanish: Hildebran para niños
