Locust, NC is a small town located in Stanly County with a population of 4,275. The population density of Locust is 402 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its smaller size, there are plenty of local businesses and organizations available to locals and visitors alike. Some of the businesses include the Locust Pharmacy, Valley Mart Grocery Store, Jones Automotive Services, and Anderson's Home Furnishings. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy including fishing at Badin Lake, biking at Morrow Mountain State Park or hiking at Morrow Mountain State Park. Other organizations that can be found in Locust include The Locust Community Center and The Miller Historical Society. If you're looking for something fun to do on the weekends, there are plenty of local sporting events as well such as high school football games in the fall or baseball games in the spring.
The population in Locust is 4,275. There are 526 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Locust is 47.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Locust is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Locust
- 59.6% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 24.9% are married with children
- 15.5% have children, but are single
Race in Locust
- 89.5% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander