Rowan County, North Carolina
U.S. County|
county = Rowan County|
state = North Carolina |
seal = Rowan County nc seal.jpg |
map size = 250|
founded =
1753| seat =
Salisbury | area = 1,357
km² (524
mi²) |
area land = 1,324 km² (511 mi²) |
area water = 32 km² (13 mi²) |
area percentage = 2.40% |
census yr = 2000|
pop = 130,340 |
density = 98|
web = 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.
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, North Carolina. 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 year of Rowan County occurred in 2003. Children rung the bell 250 times in the Salisbury Bell Tower. A 250 Fest Quizbowl about Rowan County Knowledege was held. C.C. Erwin Middle School participants won the top three places. Current US Senator
Elizabeth Dole is from Salisbury.
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).
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,357
km² (524
mi²). 1,324 km² (511 mi²) of it is land and 32 km² (13 mi²) of it (2.40%) is water.
Townships
The county is divided into sixteen
townships: Atwell, China Grove, Cleveland, East Spencer, Franklin, Gold Hill, Kannapolis, Litaker, Locke, Morgan, Mount Ulla, Providence, Salisbury, Scotch Irish, Spencer, Steele, and Unity.
Adjacent Counties
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Davie County, North Carolina - north
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Davidson County, North Carolina - northeast
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Stanly County, North Carolina - southeast
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Cabarrus County, North Carolina - south
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Iredell County, North Carolina - west
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/mi²). There were 53,980 housing units at an average density of 41/km² (106/mi²). 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.
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China Grove*
Cleveland*
East Spencer*
Enochville*
Faith*
Granite Quarry*
Kannapolis*
Landis*
Rockwell*
Salisbury*
SpencerUniversities
Livingstone College- Blue Bears-
Catawba College- Indians-
Catawba CollegeHigh schools
North Rowan High School- Cavaliers
West Rowan High School- Falcons
South Rowan High School- Raiders
link SouthRowanFootballJesse Carson High School- Cougars
East Rowan High School- Mustangs
Salisbury High School- Hornets
Henderson Independent High School- Eagles
Middle schools
Charles Columbus 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 -
Elementary schools
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
Private Schools
Rockwell Christian School
www.rockwellchristianschool.com submitted by Joel JohnsonSalisbury Academy - Jaguars
Salisbury Adventist School http://www.salisburyadventistschool.org
Sacred Heart Catholic School - Dolphins
North Hills Christian School - Eagles
New Haven Baptist Church
www.new-haven-baptist.org submitted by Joel JohnsonMilford Hills United Methodist Church
South China Grove Baptist
First Baptist Church of China Grove
First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis
Grace Lowerstone Church
North Kannapolis Baptist Church
Christ Episcopal Church - Cleveland
Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist Church http://www.salisburysdachurch.org
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Union Lutheran Church
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
Coburn Church, a United Methodist Congregation. http://www.coburn-umc.org
Centenary United Methodist Church
Faith Baptist Church
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Rowan County government official website
