Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Mt. Gilead, North Carolina | ||
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FIPS code 37-44900[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2406206[2] | |
Website | www.mtgileadnc.com |
Mount Gilead, sometimes abbreviated as Mt. Gilead, is a town in Montgomery County, in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,181 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 395 | — | |
1910 | 723 | 83.0% | |
1920 | 975 | 34.9% | |
1930 | 1,011 | 3.7% | |
1940 | 915 | −9.5% | |
1950 | 1,201 | 31.3% | |
1960 | 1,229 | 2.3% | |
1970 | 1,286 | 4.6% | |
1980 | 1,423 | 10.7% | |
1990 | 1,336 | −6.1% | |
2000 | 1,389 | 4.0% | |
2010 | 1,181 | −15.0% | |
2020 | 1,171 | −0.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
570 | 48.68% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
506 | 43.21% |
Native American
|
13 | 1.11% |
Asian
|
25 | 2.13% |
Other/Mixed
|
40 | 3.42% |
Latino
|
17 | 1.45% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,171 people, 476 households, and 273 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the
There were 502 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,750 for females. The
History
Ancient history
This region was occupied by the
European-American settlement
Mount Gilead was incorporated in 1899 as the textile industry built mills in the
Since the late 20th century, many textile jobs moved offshore in a restructuring of the industry as it sought lower labor costs. Like many small southern towns, Mount Gilead suffered economic and population decline following the loss of these textile jobs.
Historic District and sites
The town has begun to emphasize the appeal of its historic resources. Its
The Mount Gilead Museum is located in a restored Victorian house near the downtown area. The house belonged to the McAulay family, who played an important role in Mount Gilead business, church, social, and civic life. The museum houses many documents, photographs, and historic artifacts that tell the story of Mount Gilead's past.
Notable people from Mount Gilead
The Haywood plantation house where Oscar Haywood lived is in Mount Gilead. He is buried in Sharon Cemetery in the town.
Mount Gilead is the birthplace of civil rights attorney Julius L. Chambers (b. 1936).[6] A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1962), Chambers served as editor-in-chief of the school's Law Review. He next earned a master of law degree from New York's Columbia University in 1964.
Arts
The Piedmont Center of the Arts and The Ford Place Restaurant, Pub & Special Events Center were developed with funding from the North Carolina Rural Center. The arts facility houses a wood-turner who gives lessons, the office of the Mount Gilead Arts Guild, a retail co-op store, and a clock repair shop. The restaurant is based in an adapted Ford dealership. Customers see much of the town's history preserved on the walls and under glass on the tables.
Mount Gilead has a number of visual and performing artists who routinely show their work at the arts complex.
The Mount Gilead Community Concerts Association (MGCCA) is a non-profit organization presenting a program of diverse performing arts to the local area. Incorporated in 2001, the organization presents an annual Concert Series featuring visiting musicians. When possible, these artists present a program for local school students. MGCCA is governed by a volunteer board of directors and supported through the contributions of local individuals and companies.
The Mount Gilead Community Choir has produced annual concerts since its founding in 1995. This group of volunteer singers traditionally presents a Christmas concert on the first Sunday in December. The choir is supported in part by the Mount Gilead Community Concerts Association (MGCCA), and more information can be found of the organization's website.
Community Radio WMTG-LP (88.1 FM) is a non-commercial, low-power station that serves the town by airing announcements of local interest. The station programs a mix of oldies and adult contemporary music and broadcasts 24 hours a day. WMTG is a service of the Mount Gilead Community Concerts Association (MGCCA).
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Gilead, North Carolina
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ UNC Faculty Directory