Aquadale: The Community
(Source: Wikimedia.org)
Aquadale is a rural community located 40 miles east of Charlotte, NC.
Aquadale area residents are primarily employed in education, health, and social services (17%); manufacturing (16%); and professional services (16%).
Carolina Solite began producing cement blocks for construction in 1953 about a mile from Aquadale’s town center. In 2000, the plant provided 40 full-time jobs and added an estimated $26.9 million to the local tax base.
Profile of Aquadale compared to North Carolina (2000 data)
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Aquadale |
North Carolina |
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Population |
2,291 |
8,049,313 |
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% people of color |
12% |
25.9% |
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Median income |
$40,990 |
$39,438* |
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Unemployment |
3% |
4% |
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High school education or more |
52% |
78% |
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