Stanley, North Carolina
Stanley: Town in North Carolina
About
Stanley is a town located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,556 and a population density of 510 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,793 inhabitants.
The town was created 145 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Stanley
| Population : | 3,793 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28164 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 6.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 863 feet / 263 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:42:18 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stanley is located at 35°21'33"N 81°5'49"W (35.3590300, -81.0970200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Stanley
Demographics
The population of Stanley increased by 6.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,556 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,547 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,544 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,558 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,568 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,586 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,655 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,685 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,727 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,762 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,793 | 0.82% | estimation process |
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Other Places in Stanley
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People born in Stanley (2)
People born in Stanley, including baseball player Doyt Morris, baseball player Ted Abernathy, .
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Schools in Stanley
College & universities near Stanley, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198570 | Gaston College | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Stanley, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near Stanley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Post Office | Stanley (NC) | 28164 |
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Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Stanley distances to largest North Carolina cities
