Deep Run, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deep Run, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 572 |
| • Density | 201.55/sq mi (77.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812795 |
Deep Run is a small community in southern Lenoir County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, 572 people lived there.
Deep Run's Story
The community of Deep Run was officially made a village between 1925 and 1928. Mr. Johnny Blizzard was the mayor during that time. For a while, people called the town "Red Town." This was because many houses had bright red tin roofs.
Deep Run used to be a very busy place. But in the 1970s, its official village status was removed. This happened because it didn't meet the rules for being a town anymore.
Today, Deep Run is still an important farming area. You can find several businesses and small factories there. The community offers fire services, water, sewer systems, banking, and mail delivery. The main road that goes through the area is North Carolina Highway 11 Bypass. Deep Run is a quiet place. It has no stoplights, three churches, a Masonic Lodge, a few small shops, and South Lenoir High School.
Who Lives in Deep Run?
In 2020, the population of Deep Run was 572 people. The U.S. Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in a community.
Most people in Deep Run are White, making up about 71% of the population. About 5% are Black or African American. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. About 22% of the people living in Deep Run are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Famous People from Deep Run
Some notable people have come from Deep Run:
- Harold Hardison: He was a politician, meaning he worked in government.
- Vivian Howard: She is a famous chef. She has hosted two cooking shows on PBS, called A Chef’s Life and Somewhere South.
See also
In Spanish: Deep Run (Carolina del Norte) para niños
