Stanly County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Stanly County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 62,504 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Albemarle.[2]

Stanly County
Stanly County Courthouse in Albemarle
Stanly County Courthouse in Albemarle
Motto(s): 
"Water, Air, Land, Success"
Map of North Carolina highlighting Stanly County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°18′38″N 80°15′16″W / 35.310449°N 80.254374°W / 35.310449; -80.254374
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1841
Named forJohn Stanly
SeatAlbemarle
Largest cityAlbemarle
Area
 • Total404.81 sq mi (1,048.5 km2)
 • Land395.08 sq mi (1,023.3 km2)
 • Water9.73 sq mi (25.2 km2)  2.40%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total62,504
 • Density158.21/sq mi (61.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.stanlycountync.gov

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Stanly County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.