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Mayodan, NC

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Population
2,503
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
629 ft
Median Home Value
$120,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$817/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,446
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Mayodan

Mayodan gets its name from the Mayo and Dan rivers, which meet just outside town. Founded in the late 1890s around a riverside textile mill and a bustling railroad line, the community grew quickly to support the workers and families who settled here. That classic Piedmont mill-town heritage is still easy to see today in the quiet neighborhood streets that branch out from the historic center.

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Today, Mayodan offers a relaxed, friendly lifestyle that appeals to anyone looking for small-town living at an affordable price. Main Street anchors the town with its historic brick storefronts and local businesses, while employers like Bridgestone Aircraft Tire help keep the local economy grounded. With Mayo River State Park right nearby for weekend kayaking, fishing, and trail walks, it is a great spot to enjoy the outdoors while staying within an easy commute of Greensboro.

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