Garysburg, North Carolina facts for kids
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Garysburg, North Carolina
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Location of Garysburg, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 904 |
| • Density | 958.64/sq mi (369.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27831
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-25540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406548 |
Garysburg is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,057 people lived there. It is part of the larger Roanoke Rapids area.
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A Look Back: History of Garysburg
Garysburg got its name from a person called Roderick B. Gary.
Two important places in Garysburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. These places are the Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery and the Mason-Hardee-Capel House.
In 1848, Garysburg was a stop on the Petersburg Railroad. This railroad helped people and goods travel a long time ago.
Where is Garysburg? Geography Facts
According to the United States Census Bureau, Garysburg covers about 1.0 square mile (2.44 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Garysburg? Population Details
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 97 | — | |
| 1900 | 269 | — | |
| 1910 | 169 | −37.2% | |
| 1920 | 203 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 284 | 39.9% | |
| 1940 | 320 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 344 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −47.4% | |
| 1970 | 231 | 27.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,434 | 520.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,057 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,254 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,057 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 904 | −14.5% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 904 people lived in Garysburg. There were 414 households and 267 families living in the town.
Most of the people living in Garysburg were Black or African American, making up about 95.35% of the population. About 2.32% of the people were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other racial backgrounds. About 0.66% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States Census, Garysburg had 1,057 residents. At that time, about 95.0% of the people were Black. About 2.4% were White, and 0.9% were Native American. About 1.0% of the people were from two or more races. Around 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Garysburg
- Keion Crossen: He is a professional football player. Keion Crossen plays as a cornerback in the NFL. He also won the Super Bowl LIII championship with the New England Patriots.
See also
In Spanish: Garysburg para niños
