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Locust

County:
Stanly County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.657

Locust is a city located in Stanly County, North Carolina. Locust has a 2026 population of 5,992. Locust is currently growing at a rate of 2.15% annually and its population has increased by 23.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,848 in 2020.

6K
Total Population
692
Density (mi²)
126 2.15%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)