Hobgood, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hobgood, North Carolina
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Location of Hobgood, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 259.19/sq mi (100.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27843
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-31860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405844 |
| Website | www.townofhobgood.com |
Hobgood is a small town located in Halifax County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 348 people lived there. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by their economy.
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Where is Hobgood?
Hobgood is a small town that covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
How Many People Live in Hobgood?
The number of people living in Hobgood has changed over the years. In 1940, it had its largest population with 629 residents. By 2020, the population was 268 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 122 | — | |
| 1910 | 165 | 35.2% | |
| 1920 | 336 | 103.6% | |
| 1930 | 557 | 65.8% | |
| 1940 | 629 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 603 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 630 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 530 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 483 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 435 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 404 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 348 | −13.9% | |
| 2020 | 268 | −23.0% | |
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People in Hobgood in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census collected information about the people living in Hobgood. Most residents were White or African American. There were also people of mixed races and those identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 191 | 160 | 132 | 47.28% | 45.98% | 49.25% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 210 | 172 | 88 | 51.98% | 49.43% | 32.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.87% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.57% | 3.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3 | 14 | 34 | 0.74% | 4.02% | 12.69% |
| Total | 404 | 348 | 268 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 404 people living in Hobgood. About 28% of the households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.45 people. The median age in the town was 38 years old.
The median income for a family in Hobgood was $31,500 in 2000. About 24.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 31.3% of those under 18 years old.
Famous People from Hobgood
- Tom Winslow – A folk singer who was born in Hobgood.
See also
In Spanish: Hobgood (Carolina del Norte) para niños
