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'''Asheboro''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Randolph County, North Carolina]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 25,012 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is the home of the state-owned [[North Carolina Zoo]].<ref name="Zoo Funding 2009">[http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/documentsites/legislativepublications/Study%20Reports%20to%20the%202009%20NCGA/NC%20Zoological%20Park%20Funding%20and%20Organization.pdf NC Zoological Park Funding and Organization (PDF)] Retrieved on 2010-10-08.</ref>
'''Asheboro''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Randolph County, North Carolina]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> The population was 25,012 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is the home of the state-owned [[North Carolina Zoo]].<ref name="Zoo Funding 2009">[http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/documentsites/legislativepublications/Study%20Reports%20to%20the%202009%20NCGA/NC%20Zoological%20Park%20Funding%20and%20Organization.pdf NC Zoological Park Funding and Organization (PDF)] Retrieved on 2010-10-08.</ref>


==Historic Buildings==
==Historic Buildings==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 21,672 people, 8,756 households, and 5,516 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,412.5 people per square mile (545.5/km²). There were 9,515 housing units at an average density of 620.1 per square mile (239.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.45% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.39% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.72% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.80% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 30.9% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 21,672 people, 8,756 households, and 5,516 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,412.5 people per square mile (545.5/km²). There were 9,515 housing units at an average density of 620.1 per square mile (239.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.45% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.51% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.39% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.72% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.80% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 30.9% of the population.
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===Top employers===
===Top employers===
According to Asheboro's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>[http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us/Forms%20&%20Documents/Finance/2011CAFR.pdf City of Asheboro CAFR]</ref> the top employers in the city were:
According to Asheboro's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>[http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us/Forms%20&%20Documents/Finance/2011CAFR.pdf City of Asheboro CAFR] {{wayback|url=http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us/Forms%20&%20Documents/Finance/2011CAFR.pdf |date=20140822085706 }}</ref> the top employers in the city were:


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In October 2012 Hyosung USA announced the closure of the Asheboro wire plant and loss of 310 jobs. Built by [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]] and acquired by Hyosung in 2011, the plant makes wires for use in car and truck tires.<ref>http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/hyosung-closing-asheboro-plant-and-laying-off-310</ref>
In October 2012 Hyosung USA announced the closure of the Asheboro wire plant and loss of 310 jobs. Built by [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]] and acquired by Hyosung in 2011, the plant makes wires for use in car and truck tires.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/hyosung-closing-asheboro-plant-and-laying-off-310 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-10-31 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107115032/http://blogs.newsobserver.com/business/hyosung-closing-asheboro-plant-and-laying-off-310 |archivedate=2012-11-07 |df= }}</ref>


==Culture==
==Culture==
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[[Fayetteville Street Christian School]], located in Asheboro, is the largest private school in Randolph County.<ref>"[http://www.fscspatriots.org/]."</ref>
[[Fayetteville Street Christian School]], located in Asheboro, is the largest private school in Randolph County.<ref>"[http://www.fscspatriots.org/]."</ref>


In addition the [[Randolph County Schools (North Carolina)|Randolph County Schools]] has its headquarters in Asheboro.<ref>"[http://www.randolph.k12.nc.us/Pages/CODepartments.aspx RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY]." [[Randolph County Schools (North Carolina)|Randolph County Schools]]. Retrieved on September 21, 2013. "Administrative Offices 2222-C S. Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC 27205"</ref>
In addition the [[Randolph County Schools (North Carolina)|Randolph County Schools]] has its headquarters in Asheboro.<ref>"[http://www.randolph.k12.nc.us/Pages/CODepartments.aspx RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[Randolph County Schools (North Carolina)|Randolph County Schools]]. Retrieved on September 21, 2013. "Administrative Offices 2222-C S. Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC 27205"</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Wikivoyage|Asheboro}}
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* {{official website|http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us}}
* {{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20071124035012/http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us:80/}}
* [http://www.HeartofNorthCarolina.com Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.HeartofNorthCarolina.com Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.VisitAsheboroNC.com Official Visitor Info for the Greater Asheboro Area]
* [http://www.VisitAsheboroNC.com Official Visitor Info for the Greater Asheboro Area]

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Asheboro, North Carolina
City
Motto: 
"Exactly where you want to be."
Location of Asheboro, North Carolina
Location of Asheboro, North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
Government
 • MayorDavid Smith
Area
 • Total15.4 sq mi (40.0 km2)
 • Land15.3 sq mi (39.7 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
837 ft (255 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total25,012
 • Density1,412.5/sq mi (545.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27203-27205
Area code336
FIPS code37-02080[1]
GNIS feature ID1018863[2]
Websitewww.ci.asheboro.nc.us

Asheboro is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, North Carolina, United States.[3] The population was 25,012 at the 2010 census. It is the home of the state-owned North Carolina Zoo.[4]

Historic Buildings

Acme-McCrary Hosiery Mills, Asheboro Hosiery Mills and Cranford Furniture Company Complex, Central School, Wilson Kindley Farm and Kindley Mine, Lewis-Thornburg Farm, Mount Shepherd Pottery Site, Randolph County Courthouse, Sunset Theater, and Thayer Farm Site (31RD10) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5][6][7][8]

Geography

Asheboro is located at 35°42′55″N 79°48′47″W / 35.71528°N 79.81306°W / 35.71528; -79.81306 (35.715211, -79.813001).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 square miles (40 km2), of which, 15.3 square miles (40 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.58%) is water. Asheboro is known as the center point of NC. Although Asheboro is located in the gently rolling Piedmont plateau region of central North Carolina, far to the east of the Appalachian Mountains, the town and surrounding area are surprisingly hilly. The town lies within the Uwharrie Mountains, an ancient series of ridges and monadnocks which have been worn down by erosion to high hills. As such, Asheboro gives the impression of being in a more mountainous area than it actually is.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850176—
1870182—
188029964.3%
189051070.6%
190099294.5%
19101,86588.0%
19202,55937.2%
19305,02196.2%
19406,98139.0%
19507,70110.3%
19609,44922.7%
197010,79714.3%
198015,25241.3%
199016,3627.3%
200021,67232.5%
201025,01215.4%
2015 (est.)26,103[10]4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 21,672 people, 8,756 households, and 5,516 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,412.5 people per square mile (545.5/km²). There were 9,515 housing units at an average density of 620.1 per square mile (239.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.45% White, 12.08% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 7.72% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.9% of the population.

There were 8,756 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

Economy

Top employers

According to Asheboro's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[12] the top employers in the city were:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Randolph Hospital 1,224
2 Klaussner 927
3 Teleflex 774
4 Walmart 690
5 Eveready Battery Company 734
6 Asheboro City Schools 670
7 Technimark 650
8 Acme-McCrary 615
9 City of Asheboro 410
10 Hyosung 318

In October 2012 Hyosung USA announced the closure of the Asheboro wire plant and loss of 310 jobs. Built by Goodyear and acquired by Hyosung in 2011, the plant makes wires for use in car and truck tires.[13]

Culture

Sports

Retail

Randolph Mall opened in 1982.

Notable people

Transportation

Asheboro lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 220 and Interstate 73/Interstate 74, which connect it to Greensboro, U.S. Route 64, which connects it to Raleigh, and North Carolina Highway 49, which connects it to Charlotte.

Asheboro Regional Airport serves general aviation traffic to and from the city. The closest airport with scheduled passenger service is Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.

Education

Asheboro City Schools operates public schools serving the city.

Fayetteville Street Christian School, located in Asheboro, is the largest private school in Randolph County.[16]

In addition the Randolph County Schools has its headquarters in Asheboro.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ NC Zoological Park Funding and Organization (PDF) Retrieved on 2010-10-08.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 8/18/14 through 8/23/14. National Park Service. 2014-08-29.
  7. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties:12/05/11 through 12/09/11. National Park Service. 2011-12-16.
  8. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/18/11 through 4/22/11. National Park Service. 2011-04-29.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ City of Asheboro CAFR Template:Wayback
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2012-10-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "Scott Bankhead". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  15. ^ http://www.ci.asheboro.nc.us/Newsletters/CenterPoint_Sep06.pdf. Retrieved on 2008-10-26.
  16. ^ "[1]."
  17. ^ "RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY[permanent dead link]." Randolph County Schools. Retrieved on September 21, 2013. "Administrative Offices 2222-C S. Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC 27205"
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