Granite Quarry, North Carolina
Granite Quarry: town in North Carolina, USA
About
Granite Quarry is a town located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,930 and a population density of 394 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,002 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Granite Quarry
| Population | 3,002 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Rowan County |
| Area | 7.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6124,-80.4467 |
| Altitude | 820 feet / 250 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:17:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28072 |
| Density | 404 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Granite Quarry is located at 35°36'44"N 80°26'48"W (35.6123600, -80.4467300).
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Official website of Granite Quarry
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Granite Quarry increased by 2.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,930 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,943 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,937 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,937 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,938 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,945 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,964 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,984 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,996 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,012 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,002 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Granite Quarry
1Granite Lake Park
500 US-52, Granite Quarry, NC 28146, United States View details
Phone: +14585685638 | Website available
2Granite Civic Park
Granite Quarry, NC 28146, United States View details
3Nathan Brown House Museum
1266 S Main St, Granite Quarry, NC 28146, United States View details
Phone: +17047855425
People born in Granite Quarry (1)
American baseball player, coach, manager Vern Benson was born in Granite Quarry
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Granite Quarry, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199494 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury (NC) | 28146 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Granite Quarry, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Granite Quarry.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Quarry Post Office | Granite Quarry (NC) | 28072 |
Other cities in Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,821 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| China Grove | 4,249 | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| Franklin | 3,619 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Spencer | 3,260 | Town in North Carolina |
| Landis | 3,148 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Enochville | 2,925 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Rockwell | 2,166 | Village in North Carolina |
| East Spencer | 1,556 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 875 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Faith | 802 | Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Granite Quarry distances to largest North Carolina cities