Stanly County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,239 inhabitants. The county was created 184 years ago in 1841. Its county seat is Albemarle.
There are 1 city/town in Stanly County, NC. The largest city of Stanly County is Stanfield with a population of 1,552.
Stanly County is located in central North Carolina, just east of Charlotte. Here are some of the notable cities, towns, and communities within Stanly County:
Albemarle
Albemarle is the largest city and county seat of Stanly County with around 16,000 residents. Albemarle sits along the banks of the Pee Dee River and contains attractions like the Stanly County Museum and Historic Edgewood.
Badin
Badin is a small town in the southern part of Stanly County with around 2,000 residents. It was built around the ALCOA Badin Works plant and contains schools and parks.
Locust
Locust is a small unincorporated town with a population of around 1,500. Locust hosts an annual Beans, BBQ and Bluegrass festival celebrating its history.
Misenheimer
Misenheimer is a village located southeast of Albemarle with around 300 residents. It is home to Pfeiffer University campus and represents a typical college town.
Richfield
Richfield is a very small town in eastern Stanly County with just over 1,000 residents. Key sites include the Carolinas Aviation Museum and the annual Richfield Fourth of July parade.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stanly County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Stanfield | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,552 |