Red Cross, North Carolina
Red Cross: Town in the USA
About
Red Cross is a town located in the county of Stanly in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 742 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 769 inhabitants.
The town was created 22 years ago in 2001.
Quick Facts about Red Cross
| Population : | 769 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Stanly County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 9.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 2002 (22 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:19:26 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red Cross is located at 35°16'3"N 80°21'20"W (35.2673700, -80.3556200).
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Official website of Red Cross
Demographics
The population of Red Cross increased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 737 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 738 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 740 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 738 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 740 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 737 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 746 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 754 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 761 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 769 | 1.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,650 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,450 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,716 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,450 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 11.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 30.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 91.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 626 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $354,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,239 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $941 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,344 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,052 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,563 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,133 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 64,456 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,842 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,372 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,081 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 941 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 522 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 835 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 894 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,479.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.39 |
Schools in Red Cross
College & universities near Red Cross, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199740 | Stanly Community College | Albemarle (NC) | 28001 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Red Cross, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Red Cross
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oakbor Post Office | Oakboro (NC) | 28129 |
Other cities in Stanly County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stanly County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 16,003 | City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States |
| Locust | 3,270 | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Norwood | 2,394 | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States |
| Badin | 1,934 | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Oakboro | 1,928 | City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Stanfield | 1,552 | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| New London | 749 | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States |
| Misenheimer | 742 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Richfield | 627 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
