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Statesville, North Carolina

Introduction to Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina, in Iredell county, is 31 miles NW of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 38 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 23,320.

Statesville History

German Lutherans and Scots-Irish Presbyterians came from Pennsylvania in 1753 and settled in this area. They settled down in this area because of the fertile land and abundant availability of game and water. They called their settlement Fourth Creek Congregation, a reference to a local fresh water stream. The area was chosen as the county seat for Iredell County in 1789 and was renamed Statesville.

Statesville and nearby Attractions

  • Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage
  • Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
  • Bill Elliott Museum
  • Daveste' Vineyards
  • Allison Woods
  • North Carolina Fresco Trail

Things To Do In Statesville

Statesville has something for everyone. The downtown area offers excellent retail establishments for shopping. The city has preserved its history well which one can see by visiting the nearby five historic districts. The Congregation Emanuel is historically significant as it is among the few synagogue buildings from the 19th century still found in the United States. Statesville hosts a number of nationally known festivals which attract people from across the state. Golf lovers can enjoy the game on the neighborhood golf courses.

Statesville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Statesville Higher Education

Mitchell Community College offers higher education in the city. Other such institutes in the neighborhood are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Catawba Valley Community College.

High Points

Statesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Statesville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Statesville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Statesville, NC

Comparing Statesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime12

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