| Waxhaw, North Carolina | |
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| — Town — | |
| Downtown Waxhaw | |
| Motto: "Proud of Our Past. Passionate About Our Future." | |
| Location of Waxhaw, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,625 |
| • Density | 932.5/sq mi (360.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 28173 |
| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-71460[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0996880[2] |
Waxhaw is a town located in Union County, North Carolina. The population was 2,627 at the 2000 Census.
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Waxhaw is located at (34.928201, -80.744835)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all of it land. Waxhaw is located north of Lancaster, South Carolina and lies about 12 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Waxhaw is located in a historic region called the Waxhaws, named after the indigenous Native American tribe that lived in the territory in historic times. It is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is wooded with rolling hills. This region is where gold was first discovered in the United States. The Howie Gold Mine is not far from the city limits.
Waxhaw takes its name from the Waxhaws, named after the historic American Native American tribe that inhabited the region. The community was settled by European-Americans in the mid-18th century, of mostly German and Scots-Irish origin. They became subsistence farmers and were known for being independent. Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, was born nearby in 1767. There is some disagreement as to which of the Carolinas was his birthplace, due to the proximity of the border.
The arrival of the railroad in 1901, with access to the markets of Atlanta, helped the town reach prosperity. The tracks were laid directly through the center of town, showing the importance of the railroad. They remain on the street, now bordered by a green, grassy strip dividing the rows of stores on each side.
Beginning in the late 19th century, the community was developed with cotton mills for manufacturing textiles. The railroad helped increase access for its products. Cotton manufacturing was important to the region through the 1940s. Postwar changes in the economy, with shifts of the textile industry to jobs to other areas and out of the country, required the community to adapt to new conditions.
Waxhaw has evolved as an antique and fine dining center. Its Small Town Main Street committee is working on an integrated approach to developing and marketing the historic center of town. The Town currently has dozens of specialty shops and dining ranging from mom & pop restaurants to fine dining bistros. The Waxhaw Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes retail businesses as well as architecturally significant houses near the center of town.
Residents and town government are working on additional improvement plans. The Town Park is located in the downtown area, as is a Skate Park for youths and skateboarding. New housing has been built along NC 75 to the east and west of town, as well as Hwy 16 to the north.
Near Waxhaw is Cane Creek Park, a 1,050-acre (4.2 km2) park, featuring scenic areas and recreation activities. The facility, on Harkey Road south of Waxhaw, was a cooperative venture between Union County, the Union Conservation District and the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,625 people, 895 households, and 742 families residing in the town. The population density was 932.5 people per square mile (359.4/km²). There were 937 housing units at an average density of 332.8 per square mile (128.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 81.22% White, 17.03% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.
There were 895 households out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,184, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $40,714 versus $27,159 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,481. About 3.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
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