Moravian Falls, North Carolina facts for kids
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Moravian Falls, North Carolina
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The waterfall and pumphouse at Moravian Falls
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Location of Moravian Falls, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,802 |
| • Density | 358.2/sq mi (109.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28654
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| Area code(s) | 336/743 |
| FIPS code | 37-44280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0990215 |
Moravian Falls (formerly, Petersburg and Forks of the Road) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,802 as of the 2020 census.
Geography
Moravian Falls is located at 36°6′22″N 81°10′34″W / 36.10611°N 81.17611°W (36.106113, -81.176105) at an elevation of 1,118 feet above mean sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km2), of which, 5.1 square miles (13 km2) of it is land and 0.20% is water. Moravian Falls is located in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains, which rise to the south of the community. Pores Knob, the highest point in the Brushy Mountains, is located in Moravian Falls.
Background
Moravian Falls takes its name from a waterfall in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains. The area was originally settled by the Owen family in about 1750. In 1754, the Moravian Church purchased approximately 9000 acres of land which now lies under the nearby W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. However, there is no record that the Moravians ever attempted to establish a settlement in the area during the 18th century. Today the waterfall is a local tourist attraction.
Wilkes Central High School, and Central Wilkes Middle School, are located in Moravian Falls. The two schools are the largest and most ethnically diverse high school and middle school respectively in the Wilkes County public school system.
The Benjamin Hubbard House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,313 | 72.66% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 75 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.44% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 374 | 20.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,802 people, 874 households, and 521 families residing in the CDP. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.61.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,321. About 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line.
Notable People
James Lucius Lowe the former co-owner of Lowe's Home Improvement and the founder of Lowes Food. While his dad Lucius Smith Lowe was the founder of Lowe's Home Improvement
See also
In Spanish: Moravian Falls para niños
