Ellenboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Ellenboro, North Carolina
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Ellenboro Right of U.S. 74 Hwy
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| Nickname(s):
The Boro
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| Motto(s):
Small Town Friendly
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Location of Ellenboro, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 723 |
| • Density | 571.54/sq mi (220.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28040
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-20780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406439 |
Ellenboro is a small town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 723 people lived there.
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Geography of Ellenboro
Ellenboro is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Ellenboro's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 172 | — | |
| 1910 | 293 | 70.3% | |
| 1920 | 333 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 431 | 29.4% | |
| 1940 | 471 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 537 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 492 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 465 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 560 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 514 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 479 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 873 | 82.3% | |
| 2020 | 723 | −17.2% | |
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Who Lives in Ellenboro?
In 2000, there were 479 people living in Ellenboro. There were 222 households, which are groups of people living together. About 25.7% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. Some had a female head of household without a husband.
The average household had 2.16 people. The average family had 2.85 people. About 37.8% of all households were single individuals. About 13.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age and Income in Ellenboro
The town's population was spread out by age. About 21.5% were under 18. About 10.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.6%. Those aged 45 to 64 also made up 27.6%. About 12.7% of the population was 65 or older. The average age in Ellenboro was 38 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $31,429. For families, the average income was $37,083. Men earned about $27,500 on average. Women earned about $21,042 on average. The average income per person in the town was $16,472. About 12.1% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.3% of those under 18 and 34.1% of those 65 or older.
History of Ellenboro
Ellenboro is a historic town in Rutherford County. It has a unique story about how it started.
How Ellenboro Got Its Name
In 1880, a railroad line was built. It connected Wilmington to Rutherfordton. Ellenboro grew up at the highest point on this new railroad line. In 1884, the community was deciding on a name. A railroad engineer named John Robinson suggested naming it after his daughter, Ellen. She was very sick at the time. As a thank you, Robinson gave the town a large brass bell. This bell hung in the school for many years. It disappeared after a new school was built.
"Big Days" Celebrations
In the early days, "Big Days" was a very important event. It happened every year in early July. People came from all over to join the fun. The celebrations included a merry-go-round powered by steam. There were also sack races and foot races. People enjoyed minstrel shows and side shows. Farmers sold their produce, and lemonade was served from big tubs.
The Colfax Free Fair
In 1928, a teacher named A.B. Bushong started the first Colfax Free Fair. He was an agriculture teacher at Ellenboro School. The fair was held in early fall on the school grounds. It was a chance for farmers and homemakers to show off their best work. They displayed canned goods, baked goods, crops, and handmade items. Students also showed their projects and won ribbons. There were even beauty and baby contests.
A big part of the fair was the rides. Lee Rides provided them every year, which was very exciting for kids. The fair is still held every September. It has become a special time for former students and residents to come home. They visit friends and catch up on the news.
See also
In Spanish: Ellenboro para niños
