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APPENDIX $ <br /> SUMMARY OF EFLAND QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES <br /> NOTES : Response rate was greater than 32%, which is much <br /> higher than average. Actual rate of response probably <br /> higher, given survey techniques . <br /> THE RESPONDENTS <br /> The vast majority of those responding have lived in Efland for at <br /> least 20 years. A significant number have lived there 2-10 years . <br /> 3/4 of the persons participating were age 36 or above. <br /> An equal response rate by sex was seen: 51% male, 49% female. <br /> The vast majority of those responding had between 12 and 16 years <br /> of education (high school graduate to college graduate) . <br /> Many Efland citizens work in different areas . A significant number <br /> of persons responded that they lived anywhere from a half-mile to <br /> 25 miles from work. Most were either within 2 miles or more than 10 <br /> miles away. <br /> BOUNDARY OF EFLAND <br /> Although there were a number of different responses , a clear <br /> picture of what Efland residents consider to be the boundaries <br /> emerged from the survey - especially on the north and south. On the <br /> south, I-85 was far and away the boundary chosen. On the north, <br /> McGowan Creek was the clear winner. <br /> Although there were different responses, most residents felt that <br /> the Efland/Cheeks School was the boundary on the west, although a <br /> significant number of residents chose the Buckhorn Road area. On <br /> the east, the responses were almost equal between the Lloyd Farm <br /> and the Eno River as the eastern boundary of Efland. <br /> EFLAND'S CHARACTER <br /> Most residents consider Efland a rural village. They value the <br /> peace and quiet, close sense of community and small village feel as <br /> uniquely "Efland" . Places like Liner' s Red and White, the Methodist <br /> Church and the Eland Mill were considered good examples of <br /> Eland's community character. <br /> The two most critical issues listed for Efland' s future were <br /> keeping a small-town feel and preserving open space. <br /> When asked about Efland' s future status as a community, an almost <br /> equal number responded that they would either like to keep Efland <br /> unincorporated, or become a Town on its own. No persons favored <br /> being annexed by Hillsborough or Mebane. <br /> B-1 <br />