Stony Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alexander and Iredell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,317 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Stony Point, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
 Location of Stony Point, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°52′01″N 81°02′49″W / 35.86694°N 81.04694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Alexander, Iredell |
| Settled | 1789[1] |
| Named for | Rock formation[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,146 |
| • Density | 384.69/sq mi (148.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28678 |
| Area code | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-65260[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402898[3] |
History
editA Stony Point Post Office was established on February 17, 1826 in Iredell County, with James Thompson as postmaster. The name was changed to Stony Point in 1832. The Stony Point populated place has existed in both Alexander and Iredell Counties since 1847, when Alexander County was created. [6][7][8][9]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.30%, is water.[5]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,146 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,380 people, 552 households, and 399 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 462.5 inhabitants per square mile (178.6/km2). There were 601 housing units at an average density of 201.4 per square mile (77.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.03% White, 3.77% African American, 0.72% Native American, 2.03% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.19% of the population.
There were 552 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,305, and the median income for a family was $48,221. Males had a median income of $26,635 versus $20,774 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,303. About 11.0% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 29.1% of those age 65 or over.
School districts
edit- Elementary School
- Stony Point Elementary
- Sharon Elementary
- Junior High School - East Alexander Middle School
- High School
Notable person
edit- Dave Jolly – former MLB pitcher
References
edit- ^ a b "North Carolina Gazetteer". Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stony Point, North Carolina
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Stony Point CDP, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
- ^ Keever, Homer M. (November 1976). Iredell Piedmont County, with illustrations by Louise Gilbert and maps by Mildred Jenkins Miller. Iredell County Bicentennial Commission by Brady Printing Company from type set by the Statesville Record and Landmark.
- ^ The Heritage of Iredell County, 1980, published by the Genealogical Society of Iredell County, PO Box 946, Statesville, North Carolina 28677, ISBN 0-89459-087-1, 642 pages with index
- ^ The Heritage of Iredell County, NC Vol II, 2000, published by the Genealogical Society of Iredell County, PO Box 946, Statesville, North Carolina 29866, LC # 00-110956, 574 pages with index
- ^ Lewis, J.D.; "Iredell County Towns with Post Offices". Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.