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Dobson, North Carolina
Town
Location of Dobson, North Carolina
Location of Dobson, North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
Government
 • TypeLocal/Municipal
 • MayorRicky Draughn
 • Town ManagerJosh Smith
Area
 • Total1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Land1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,257 ft (383 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,586
 • Density881.1/sq mi (344.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27017
Area code336
FIPS code37-17340[1]
GNIS feature ID0984238[2]
Websitewww.dobson-nc.com

Dobson is a town in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 1,586. It is the county seat of Surry County.[3] Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina.

History

Dobson was established as the county seat in 1853, replacing Rockford after all land in Surry County south of the Yadkin River was used to form Yadkin County. Dobson was named for prominent Rockford and Surry County citizen William Polk Dobson[4] who was also the cousin of former president, James K. Polk.

The Edwards-Franklin House and Surry County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Geography

Dobson is located at 36°23′30″N 80°43′16″W / 36.39167°N 80.72111°W / 36.39167; -80.72111 (36.391698, -80.721126).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900327—
191036010.1%
19203682.2%
193044621.2%
194052016.6%
195060917.1%
196068412.3%
197093336.4%
19801,22231.0%
19901,195−2.2%
20001,45721.9%
20101,5868.9%
2014 (est.)1,577[7]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,457 people, 555 households, and 339 families residing in the town. The population density was 813.8 people per square mile (314.3/km²). There were 594 housing units at an average density of 331.8 per square mile (128.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.84% White, 3.91% African American, 0.41% Native American, 19.42% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.81% of the population.

There were 555 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,765, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $22,050 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,346. About 17.8% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 107.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ http://womenslegalhistory.stanford.edu/papers/HoltonT-kharris03.pdf
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