Half Moon, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Half Moon, North Carolina
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Location of Half Moon, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.42 sq mi (19.22 km2) |
| • Land | 7.42 sq mi (19.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,543 |
| • Density | 1,016.44/sq mi (392.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-28900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402561 |
Half Moon is a community located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. In 2020, about 7,543 people lived in Half Moon. It is also part of the larger Jacksonville, North Carolina metropolitan area.
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Where is Half Moon Located?
Half Moon is found in the eastern part of North Carolina. It is entirely within Onslow County. The total area of Half Moon is about 19.22 square kilometers (or 7.42 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Half Moon?
The United States government counts everyone living in the country every ten years. This count is called a census. The most recent census was in 2020. It showed that 7,543 people lived in Half Moon.
Half Moon's Population in 2020
The 2020 census also gathered information about the different groups of people living in Half Moon. Here is a quick look at the population:
- About 54.36% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- Around 20.95% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 12.08% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller groups included Asian people (2.43%), Native Americans (0.61%), and Pacific Islanders (0.65%).
- About 8.94% of the people identified as Other or Mixed races.
In 2020, there were 2,769 households in Half Moon. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2,027 were families.
See Also
In Spanish: Half Moon para niños
