Earl, North Carolina facts for kids
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Earl, North Carolina
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Welcome sign along Blacksburg Road (NC 198)
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Location of Earl, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 229.97/sq mi (88.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28038
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-19140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406410 |
| Website | http://www.townofearl.org/ |
Earl is a small town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, the town had a population of 260 people. By 2020, the population was 198.
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History of Earl
The town of Earl was officially created in 1889. It was named after a local landowner called Abel Earl.
Geography of Earl
Earl is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Earl (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 206 | — | |
| 1990 | 230 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 234 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 260 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 198 | −23.8% | |
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The population of Earl changes over time. Here's a look at the people living in Earl based on past surveys:
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 234 people living in Earl. These people lived in 100 different homes. About 64 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 285 people for every square mile. This means that, on average, there were 285 people living in each square mile of the town. There were also 109 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Earl were White (about 86%). About 12% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 100 homes in 2000:
- About 25% had children under 18 living there.
- 41% were married couples living together.
- 17% were homes where a single mother lived with her children.
- 36% were not families, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
The average number of people in a home was 2.34. For families, the average size was 2.97 people.
Age Groups
The people in Earl were of different ages:
- About 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Earl was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 84 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Earl was $30,625 per year. For families, the average income was $35,714 per year.
The average income for each person in the town was $17,016. About 7.6% of families and 10.8% of all people in Earl lived below the poverty line. This included about 27.5% of those under 18 and 13.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Earl (Carolina del Norte) para niños
