Ansonville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ansonville, North Carolina
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Location of Ansonville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Founded | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Anson County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 440 |
| • Density | 299.12/sq mi (115.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28007
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-01420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405154 |
Ansonville is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
In 2020, about 440 people lived in Ansonville. The town covers an area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.47 square miles), and it's all land. You can find Ansonville on the northern edge of Anson County, not far from the Pee Dee River.
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A Look at Ansonville's History
Ansonville was first settled in 1844. This means people started building homes and living there around that time.
The Carolina Female College
In 1850, an important school called the Carolina Female College was created in Ansonville. The North Carolina Legislature helped to establish it. This college was special because it was run by and for young women from local families.
The college taught many subjects to help young women get a good education. However, the school closed down because of the American Civil War. It stopped operating either in 1862 or 1867, as the war made it impossible to continue.
Ansonville's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Ansonville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 532 | — | |
| 1940 | 519 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 545 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 558 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 694 | 24.4% | |
| 1980 | 794 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 614 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 636 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 631 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 440 | −30.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 424 | −32.8% | |
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Who Lives in Ansonville?
In 2000, there were 636 people living in Ansonville. These people lived in 242 households, with 172 of those being families. The town had about 435 people per square mile.
Most people in Ansonville were African American (about 76%). About 22% were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 28% of the households in Ansonville had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.63 people. The average family had about 3.24 people.
The population in Ansonville included people of all ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Income in Ansonville
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ansonville was about $26,576 per year. For families, the average income was around $30,982.
The average income per person in the town was about $12,754. About 10.7% of the people in Ansonville lived below the poverty line. This included about 11.9% of children under 18 and 7.9% of people aged 65 or older.
See Also
In Spanish: Ansonville para niños
