Alliance, North Carolina facts for kids
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Alliance, North Carolina
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Location of Alliance, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pamlico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 351.39/sq mi (135.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28509
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-01000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405137 |
Alliance is a small town located in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. Its name comes from the Farmers Alliance Movement, which was a group of farmers working together for their rights. This movement was active around 1874, just two years after Pamlico County was created. Alliance officially became a town in 1965. Most of the land in Alliance is used for farming. In 2020, about 733 people lived there. Alliance is also part of the wider New Bern, North Carolina area, which is a group of nearby towns and cities.
Geography of Alliance
Alliance is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Alliance has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 577 | — | |
| 1980 | 616 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 583 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 781 | 34.0% | |
| 2010 | 776 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 733 | −5.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 731 | −5.8% | |
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Who Lives in Alliance?
The 2020 United States census counted 733 people living in Alliance. There were 340 households and 216 families in the town.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Alliance based on the 2020 census. This helps us understand the mix of cultures and backgrounds in the town.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 556 | 75.85% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 123 | 16.78% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.68% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 19 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 3.82% |
See also
In Spanish: Alliance (Carolina del Norte) para niños
