The Andy Griffith Museum, founded in 2009 by Emmett Forrest, attracts 200 visitors a day. Several Ford Galaxie police cars, painted to resemble those used on the show, give rides to guests. (eponymous son of the actor who portrayed Goober). The 2012 event was slated to have Karen Knotts (Don's daughter) and George Lindsey Jr. Surviving members of the cast, along with family members of other cast members, often visit. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro estimates the town receives $5 million each year as a result. The community holds an annual "Mayberry Days" celebration during the last weekend of September 30,000 attended in 2009, and 50,000 attended for the show's 50th anniversary in 2010.
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About 17.4% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.Īctor Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy, and the town is believed to have been the basis for Mayberry, the setting of the TV shows The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry RFD. The per capita income for the city was $17,237.
Males had a median income of $27,299 versus $24,830 for females. The median income for a household in the city was $26,910, and the median income for a family was $33,412. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.87. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 3,667 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. World's largest open faced granite quarry, near Mount Airy. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.87% of the population. The racial makeup of the city was 85.34% White descent, 7.99% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.55% Asian American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.49% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. There were 4,129 housing units at an average density of 491.9 per square mile (190.0/km 2). The population density was 1,010.8 people per square mile (390.4/km 2). High school graduates were 76.9% and bachelor's degree or higher was 25.9%.Īs of the census of 2000, there were 8,484 people, 3,667 households, and 2,130 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White descent, 8.2% African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 2.2% Persons reporting two or more races, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino. The Population percent change from 2000 to 2010 was 22.4% up. It has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa) and the hardiness zone is 7a.Ĭlimate data for Mount Airy, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present)ĭemographics Historical populationĢ020 census Mount Airy racial composition RaceĪs of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,676 people, 4,571 households, and 2,530 families residing in the city.Īs of the census of 2010, there were 10,388 people in 4,934 households. The city is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 14 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The United States Census Bureau states the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (22 km 2), all land. Carter House, William Carter House, Edgar Harvey Hennis House, William Alfred Moore House, Mount Airy Historic District, North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex, Renfro Mill, and Trinity Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1994, Mount Airy was named an All American City.
The city's official seal was established in 1977, which depicts major industries that are home to Mount Airy including: furniture, textiles, and the granite quarry. Mount Airy was settled in the 1750s as a stagecoach stop on the road between Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Galax, Virginia.
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