Hassell, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hassell, North Carolina
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Location of Hassell, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49 |
| • Density | 184.21/sq mi (71.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27841
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-30040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406651 |
Hassell is a small town located in Martin County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small community. In 2010, about 84 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 49.
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About Hassell's Location
Hassell is a small town that covers an area of about 0.3 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits. It's a completely land-based community.
Who Lives in Hassell?
The number of people living in Hassell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 90 | — | |
| 1920 | 85 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 169 | 98.8% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 137 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 147 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 160 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 109 | −31.9% | |
| 1990 | 95 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 72 | −24.2% | |
| 2010 | 84 | 16.7% | |
| 2020 | 49 | −41.7% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 49 people lived in Hassell. Most of the residents were African American, making up about 67% of the population. White residents made up about 22%. A small number of people identified as other races or as Hispanic/Latino.
Life in Hassell in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 72 people living in Hassell. They lived in 32 different homes. About 15% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The town had a mix of families and individuals living alone.
The people in Hassell were of different ages. About 19% were under 18 years old. A significant portion, about 25%, were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 46 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hassell para niños
