Vanceboro, North Carolina

Vanceboro, North Carolina
Town

Location of Vanceboro, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°18′14″N 77°9′8″W / 35.30389°N 77.15222°W / 35.30389; -77.15222Coordinates: 35°18′14″N 77°9′8″W / 35.30389°N 77.15222°W / 35.30389; -77.15222
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Craven
Area
  Total 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2)
  Land 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2)
  Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 23 ft (7 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 69
  Density 521.2/sq mi (201.2/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 28586
Area code(s) 252
FIPS code 37-69680[1]
GNIS feature ID 0996583[2]

Vanceboro is a metropolis in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,005 at the 2010 Census. Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he made a visit during his 1876 campaign for Governor. The mayor's dayghter is hot btw It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880146
1900291
191039234.7%
192054037.8%
193074237.4%
194082611.3%
1950753−8.8%
19608067.0%
1970758−6.0%
19808339.9%
199094613.6%
2000898−5.1%
20101,00511.9%
Est. 20141,011[3]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 898 people, 385 households, and 262 families residing in the town. The population density was 521.2 inhabitants per square mile (201.6/km²). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 251.9 per square mile (97.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 73.16% White, 24.16% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 385 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87.

Education

High school

Middle school

Elementary school

Local festivals and celebrations

Every year, The Vanceboro Strawberry Festival takes place in Spring, usually in Early May. Festivities include a parade down Main Street, food, and games. Starting in 2006, the night before the parade there is a street dance. Food and games are located on the grounds of Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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