Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 11,415 at the 2010 census, up from 9,014 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
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Archdale is located primarily in Randolph County and extends north into Guilford County; the geographic center of the city is at 35°54′14″N 79°57′58″W (35.903996, -79.966080). It is bordered to the southwest by the city of Trinity and to the north by the city of High Point.
Interstate 85 passes through Archdale, with access from Exits 111 and 113. I-85 leads northeast 16 miles (26Â km) to Greensboro and southwest 77 miles (124Â km) to Charlotte. Interstate 74 passes just east of Archdale, leading northwest 26 miles (42Â km) to Winston-Salem and southeast 21 miles (34Â km) to Asheboro.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Archdale has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.3Â km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06Â km2), or 0.27%, is water. The city is within the watershed of the Deep River, a tributary of the Cape Fear River.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 11.415 people, 4,556 households, and 3,137 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,151.8 people per square mile (444.5/km²). There were 4,916 housing units at an average density of 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 4% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population.
There were 4,556 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.6% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,291, and the median income for a family was $55,872. Males had a median income of $34,449 versus $24,456 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,830. About 6.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
History
Archdale, previously known as "Bush Hill", began as a predominantly Quaker settlement and received the name "Archdale" as a tribute to John Archdale, an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated in July 1969 under the leadership of then-mayor Henry York, Sr.
The Moses Hammond House and Harper House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Attractions
- John Deere Vintage Tractor Museum
- Zimmerman Vineyards & Tours
References
External links
- City of Archdale official website
- Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
- Archdaleâ€"Trinity Chamber of Commerce
