Colerain, North Carolina facts for kids
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Colerain, North Carolina
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Location of Colerain, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bertie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 825.10/sq mi (318.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27924
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-13560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406293 |
Colerain is a small town located in Bertie County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the eastern part of the state.
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Where Did Colerain Get Its Name?
Colerain, North Carolina, was named after a town called Coleraine in Ireland. This shows a connection to the history and people who settled in the area long ago.
A Big Storm in 2011
On April 16, 2011, a very strong tornado hit the western side of Colerain. This storm was an EF3 tornado, which means it was very powerful. It caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses in the town. The community worked together to clean up and rebuild after the storm.
Historic Homes in Colerain
Colerain is home to some interesting old buildings. One of these is the Garrett-White House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's an important building that is protected because of its history.
What's Colerain Like?
Colerain is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.7 square kilometers (or 0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Colerain has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population counts from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 94 | — | |
| 1910 | 169 | — | |
| 1920 | 215 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 229 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 34.1% | |
| 1950 | 367 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 340 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 373 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 284 | −23.9% | |
| 1990 | 139 | −51.1% | |
| 2000 | 221 | 59.0% | |
| 2010 | 204 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 217 | 6.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 221 people living in Colerain. The town had 103 households. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 217 people. The population density was about 318 people per square kilometer. This means it's a small town with plenty of space.
Images for kids
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Damage from the 2011 tornado in Colerain.
See also
In Spanish: Colerain (Carolina del Norte) para niños
