Lawndale is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States, situated along the First Broad River. As of the 2020 census, Lawndale had a population of 570.
History
Lawndale developed in the late 19th century around the Cleveland Mills plant established by Major H.F. Schenck. The town was named for the green lawns of the houses where many of the mill's workers lived. Schenck's daughter and son-in-law opened the Piedmont Academy in 1897, and rail service to Shelby began two years later. Lawndale was incorporated in 1903.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (5.81%) is water.
Demographics
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At the 2000 census there were 642 people, 270 households, and 180 families in the town. The population density was . There were 300 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 74.45% White, 22.27% African American, 0.62% Asian, 2.34% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.80%.