Angier, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Angier, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Town of Crepe Myrtles"
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Counties | Harnett, Wake | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) | |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,350 | |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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5,415 | |
| • Density | 1,750.73/sq mi (676.00/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27501
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| Area code(s) | 919 | |
| FIPS code | 37-01400 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0980193 | |
Angier is a town in the Black River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,350 at the 2010 census and estimated as of 2018 to be 5,253. Angier is a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.
History
The Williams Grove School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Geography
Angier is located at 35° 30’31" North, 78° 44’15" West (35.508587, -78.737487).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which, 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) of it is land and 0.43% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 221 | — | |
| 1920 | 374 | 69.2% | |
| 1930 | 760 | 103.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,028 | 35.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,182 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,249 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,431 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,709 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,235 | 30.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,419 | 53.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,350 | 27.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,415 | 24.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,845 | 54.04% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,005 | 19.09% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.74% |
| Other/Mixed | 230 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,136 | 21.58% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,265 people, 2,056 households, and 1,429 families residing in the town.
Culture
Angier annually hosts a town festival called the "Crepe Myrtle Festival," which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors. The town also calls itself "The Town of Crepe Myrtles." Each summer Angier draws a crowd of motorcyclists and bike enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Angier to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of its annual Bike Fest event. The family-friendly event features live music, a bike show, a poker-run fund-raiser, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.
Angier lies along the distinctly cultural "Art Road and Farm Trail" through Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston and Robeson Counties.
Education
- Carolina Charter Academy
- McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
- Angier Elementary School
- North Harnett Primary School
- Harnett Central Middle School
- Harnett Central High School
Notable persons
- Franklin Dupree, federal judge
- Rhoda Griffis, actress
- Stephanie Patrick, YouTuber
See also
In Spanish: Angier para niños
