Cerro Gordo, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cerro Gordo
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 165.82/sq mi (64.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28430
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-11620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406252 |
Cerro Gordo is a small town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 131 people lived there. The town's name comes from a famous battle in Mexico.
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Town History
Cerro Gordo became an official town in 1874. It was named after the Battle of Cerro Gordo, which happened in Mexico in 1847.
Where is Cerro Gordo?
Geography and Location
The town of Cerro Gordo covers an area of about 0.8 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The name "Cerro Gordo" means 'fat hill' in Spanish. This name fits because the town is a bit higher than other parts of Columbus County. Even so, it is still part of North Carolina's flat Coastal Plain region.
Local Economy
Like many places in Columbus County, Cerro Gordo's economy depends a lot on farming. Growing crops and raising hogs are very important jobs here.
People of Cerro Gordo
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cerro Gordo has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 90 | — | |
| 1890 | 129 | 43.3% | |
| 1900 | 123 | −4.7% | |
| 1910 | 323 | 162.6% | |
| 1920 | 262 | −18.9% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 24.0% | |
| 1940 | 379 | 16.6% | |
| 1950 | 265 | −30.1% | |
| 1960 | 306 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 322 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 295 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 227 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 244 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −36.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Cerro Gordo?
In 2000, there were 244 people living in Cerro Gordo. Most people were White, with a good number of African American and Native American residents. There were also some Asian and Hispanic or Latino people.
The average family size was about three people. The town had a mix of different age groups, from young children to older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Gordo (Carolina del Norte) para niños
