| Place Name | Locust |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28097 |
| County | Stanly County Cabarrus County |
| Area Code(s) | 704,980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,064 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 54.85% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 97.29% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Albemarle, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 8th |
| State House Districts | 67,83 |
| State Senate Districts | 25,36 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 97.29% |
| African American | 1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.16% |