Biscoe, North Carolina facts for kids
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Biscoe, North Carolina
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U.S. Route 220 in Biscoe
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"A Dream Worth Dreaming"
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Location of Biscoe, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,700 |
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(2019)
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1,716 |
| • Density | 637.92/sq mi (246.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27209
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| Area code(s) | 910 |
| FIPS code | 37-06000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019189 |
| Website | http://www.townofbiscoe.com/ |
Biscoe is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,700 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Henry Biscoe, an important customer of the local lumber business.
History
The area was formerly called "Filo." The current name was adopted in 1895.
Biscoe's past was dependent on the railroad industry, and it was once an important repair center for railroad equipment. The Aberdeen and West End Railroad (owned by the Page family of Aberdeen, North Carolina, completed a branch to Star, North Carolina from Filo, NC (current Biscoe) in 1895. The A & W. E. R.R. was merged into the Aberdeen and Asheboro Railroad in 1897.
Biscoe was incorporated in 1901.
Former U.S. Congressman Larry Kissell is a resident of Biscoe.
Geography
Biscoe is located at 35°21′38″N 79°46′49″W / 35.36056°N 79.78028°W (35.360450, -79.780278).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all of it land.
U.S. 220, I-73/74 and N.C. 24/27 all pass through Biscoe.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 697 | — | |
| 1920 | 755 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 819 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 843 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,034 | 22.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,053 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,244 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,334 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,484 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,700 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,700 | 0.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,716 | 0.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 702 | 37.99% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 446 | 24.13% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 41 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 634 | 34.31% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,848 people, 600 households, and 498 families residing in the town.
Notable person
Former U.S. Congressman Larry Kissell is a resident of Biscoe.
See also
In Spanish: Biscoe para niños
