Advance, North Carolina

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Advance, North Carolina
Census-designated place
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Advance
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°56′28″N80°24′35″W / 35.94111°N 80.40972°W / 35.94111; -80.40972
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Davie
Area
[1]
 • Total7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2)
 • Land7.16 sq mi (18.55 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
831 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,499
 • Density209.33/sq mi (80.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27006
Area code 336
FIPS code 37-00440 [2]
GNIS feature ID1018774 [3]

Advance (pronounced with the stress on the first syllable[ citation needed ]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Davie County, North Carolina, United States. It is seventy-five miles northeast of Charlotte. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,138. [2] It is located along North Carolina Highway 801 just south of Bermuda Run. Advance is part of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.

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Geography

Advance is located in eastern Davie County. The Yadkin River forms the eastern edge of the CDP and is the Davidson County line. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.7 km2), of which 7.1 square miles (18.5 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.95%, is water. [2] Neighboring communities and municipalities include Bermuda Run, 4 miles (6 km) to the north, and Mocksville, the Davie County seat, 11 miles (18 km) to the west. The largest neighboring city is Winston-Salem, NC.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 1,499—
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2020 census

Advance racial composition [5]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)1,33989.33%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)392.6%
Native American 20.13%
Asian 70.47%
Other/Mixed 553.67%
Hispanic or Latino 573.8%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,499 people, 469 households, and 320 families residing in the CDP.

Etymology

Various accounts exist for the origin of the town's name. Some suggest the name was derived from the name of a popular resident and freed slave, Samuel Vance Allen. Other accounts suggest the community was named by residents who hoped that with the addition of a post office, the community would advance.

Encompassing communities

While Advance remains unincorporated, it is recognized by the US Postal Service under ZIP code 27006. The common area of Advance includes several smaller unincorporated communities that are not recognized by the Postal Service:

Education

Public schools in Advance are operated by Davie County Schools. Schools within advance are:

Macedonia Moravian Preschool is a local private school.

Landmarks

One significant landmark in the Advance area is the Vestal Potts Gymnasium. The basketball gymnasium is named after legendary coach Vestal Potts who coached Shady Grove's basketball teams to numerous championships.

Fulton United Methodist Church and John Edward Belle Shutt House and Outbuildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [6]

Notable people

Advance has several notable citizens. These include:

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Advance CDP, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Advance, North Carolina
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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