Hoffman, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hoffman, North Carolina
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 Hoffman, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 418 |
| • Density | 122.87/sq mi (47.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28347
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-31920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405848 |
Hoffman is a small town located in Richmond County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 418 people lived there. The town was named after a family who were among the first settlers in the area.
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Where is Hoffman?
According to official records, the town of Hoffman covers an area of about 3.4 square miles (which is about 8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Hoffman?
This section talks about the people who live in Hoffman, like how many there are and what different groups make up the population.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hoffman has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 184 | — | |
| 1910 | 175 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 385 | 120.0% | |
| 1930 | 569 | 47.8% | |
| 1940 | 395 | −30.6% | |
| 1950 | 398 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 344 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 434 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 389 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 348 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 624 | 79.3% | |
| 2010 | 588 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 418 | −28.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 624 people living in Hoffman. The town had 219 households, and 167 of these were families. The population density was about 181.6 people per square mile (or 69.3 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Hoffman
The people living in Hoffman come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 41% of the population was White, and about 53% was African American. Around 4% were Native American, and about 1.4% were from two or more racial groups. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the households in Hoffman in 2000:
- About 41.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 47% were married couples living together.
- About 21.5% were households led by a woman without a husband present.
- About 18.7% of households were single individuals.
- About 7.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.82 people, and the average family had about 3.14 people.
The town's population also had different age groups:
- About 33% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hoffman was 31 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Hoffman was $32,279. For families, the average income was $34,688. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $14,726.
About 17.2% of families and 24.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 34.3% of those under 18 and 16.7% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Hoffman (Carolina del Norte) para niños
