Conetoe, North Carolina facts for kids
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Conetoe, North Carolina
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Location in Edgecombe County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Conetoe Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 577.26/sq mi (222.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27819
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-14200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406305 |
Conetoe is a small town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount, North Carolina area. In 2020, about 198 people lived there. The town's name, Conetoe, comes from Conetoe Creek.
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History of Conetoe
Conetoe became an official town in 1887. Over the years, some buildings in Conetoe have become important historical sites. Two of these, the Wilkinson-Dozier House and the Worsley-Burnette House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their special historical importance.
Geography of Conetoe
Conetoe is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.89 square kilometers (or 0.34 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Conetoe's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 88 | — | |
| 1900 | 132 | 50.0% | |
| 1910 | 158 | 19.7% | |
| 1920 | 160 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 196 | 22.5% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 147 | −14.5% | |
| 1970 | 160 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 215 | 34.4% | |
| 1990 | 292 | 35.8% | |
| 2000 | 365 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 198 | −32.7% | |
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The number of people living in Conetoe has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1890, only 88 people lived there. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching its highest point in 2000 with 365 residents. Since then, the population has become smaller. In 2020, there were 198 people living in Conetoe.
Who Lives in Conetoe?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 365 people living in Conetoe. These people lived in 125 different homes. Many of these homes (about 48%) were families with married couples. Other homes included single parents or individuals living alone.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average home had almost three people living in it. The town's population included people of different backgrounds. Most residents were African American (about 63%) or White (about 35%). A small number were Native American. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The people in Conetoe are of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Conetoe was 38 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Conetoe was about $35,227 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $36,932.
