Overview

Introduction to Archdale, North Carolina

Archdale, North Carolina, in Randolph County, is 3 miles SE of High Point, North Carolina and 69 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina .

Archdale History

The area was originally home to a large number of Quakers. It was then known as Bush Hill. The community was later renamed Archdale in honor of early Quaker governor, John Archdale. It was officially incorporated in July of 1969.

Archdale and nearby Attractions

  • American Classic Motorcycle Museum
  • Reynolda House
  • Morrow Mountain State Park
  • North Carolina Zoo
  • Greensboro Arboretum

Things To Do In Archdale

Neabry museums and historical sites include the John Deere Vintage Tractor Museum, the Museum of Old Domestic Life, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Historic Bethabara Park and the Reynolda House. Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and picnicking opportunities are all available at Morrow Mountain State Park. Emerald Pointe Water Park, the Greensboro Arboretum and the North Carolina Zoo are some of the other popular attractions in the area.

Archdale Transportation

Piedmont Triad International is the closest major airport.

Archdale Higher Education

Nearby colleges include High Point University, Guilford Technical Community College, John Wesley College and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Demographics

People

Total Population11,538
Male Share of the Population48.2%
Female Share of the Population51.8%
Senior Citizens16.3%
Employed Population 16+5,748
Age of the Population43

Families

% of people married49.2%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher25.2%
Median Earnings25+$37,110
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$29,413
Median Earnings With High School Degree$34,375

Wealth

Median Family Income$60,665
% Above Poverty Level89.6%
% Below Poverty Level10.4%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time21 minutes
% Working from Home1.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.2%
% Using Public Transportation1.1%

Housing

People Living Alone27.5%
Median Gross Rent$684
Median House Value$136,700

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)36.4%
Irish11.1%
English9.9%
German9.8%
Italian3.3%
Scottish1.8%
French Except Basque1.5%
Polish0.9%
Dutch0.8%
West Indian0.6%
Welsh0.6%
African0.6%
Belgian0.5%
Russian0.4%
Haitian0.3%
Greek0.2%
Lithuanian0.2%
Romanian0.2%
Swedish0.2%
Hungarian0.1%
Australian0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Norwegian0.1%
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Archdale Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyRandolph County
Standard Zip Codes27263
Phone Area Codes336
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude35.91
Approximate Longitude-79.94

Archdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationHIGH POINT
Distance3.2 miles
Jan Temp30 to 50 F
Apr Temp47 to 72 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp48 to 72 F
Annual Precip46.1 inches
StationGREENSBORO RGNL AP
Distance12.5 miles
Jan Temp28 to 47 F
Apr Temp46 to 70 F
Jul Temp68 to 88 F
Oct Temp48 to 70 F
Annual Precip43.1 inches
StationSILER CITY 2 N
Distance29.6 miles
Jan Temp29 to 49 F
Apr Temp46 to 71 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp47 to 71 F
Annual Precip48.2 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
High Point111,035$55,690
Jamestown4,007$73,813
Pleasant Garden4,814$72,750
Randleman4,111$68,519
Thomasville26,839$44,522
Trinity6,621$58,155

Archdale Public Schools

Archdale Elementary
207 Trindale Rd
ZIP: 27263
(336) 431-9121
Primary
Total Enrollment 373
John R Lawrence Elementary
6068 Suits Rd
ZIP: 27263
(336) 861-8100
Primary
Total Enrollment 433
Trindale Elementary
400 Balfour Dr
ZIP: 27263
(336) 434-1516
Primary
Total Enrollment 325

Archdale Private Schools

Mount Calvary Christian School
6551 Weant Rd
ZIP: 27263
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 86
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