Badin, North Carolina

Badin is a town located in Stanly County, North Carolina. At the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 1,974.HistoryThe Badin Historic District, Doerschuk Site, Hardaway Site, Narrows Dam and Power Plant Complex, and West Badin Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyBadin is located at 35°24'17" North, 80°6'57" West .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6sqmi, of which, 1.6sqmi of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.DemographicsAt the census of 2000, there were 1,154 people, 494 households, and 328 families residing in the town. The population density was 719.2 people per square mile (278.5/km²). There were 586 housing units at an average density of 365.2 per square mile (141.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 63.26% White, 35.62% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.