Hookerton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hookerton, North Carolina
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Location of Hookerton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Greene |
| Incorporated | 1817 |
| Named for | William Hooker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 413 |
| • Density | 1,294.67/sq mi (500.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28538
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-32540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405860 |
Hookerton is a small town located in Greene County, North Carolina, in the United States. It was officially made a town in 1817. In 2020, about 413 people lived there. Hookerton is found southeast of Snow Hill along North Carolina Highway 123. It is also part of the larger Greenville Metropolitan Area.
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Discover Hookerton's Location
Hookerton is a small town in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Hookerton?
The number of people living in Hookerton has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1870:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 163 | — | |
| 1880 | 179 | 9.8% | |
| 1890 | 173 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 139 | −19.7% | |
| 1910 | 204 | 46.8% | |
| 1920 | 294 | 44.1% | |
| 1930 | 307 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 253 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 358 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 441 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 460 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 422 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 467 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 409 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 413 | 1.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 467 people living in Hookerton. These people lived in 200 different homes. About 27% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The town's population was a mix of different backgrounds. About 53% were White, and about 40% were African American. Around 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hookerton in 2000 was 40 years old. About 24% of the people were under 18.
Education in Hookerton
Students in Hookerton attend schools that are part of the Greene County Public School system. Most of these schools are located in nearby Snow Hill.
Besides the public schools, there is also one private school in the area called Mt. Calvary Christian Academy.
Long ago, in the early 1900s, there was a school in Hookerton called Hookerton Collegiate Institute. It was led by a principal named R.J. Matlock. However, this school eventually closed down as public education became more widely available. R.J. Matlock's daughter, Sara Stocks, continued her family's interest in education. She served on the Greene County School Board for many years.
Getting Around Hookerton
Hookerton is connected to other places by roads and used to have a railroad.
Air Travel
The closest airport to Hookerton is Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV). From this airport, you can catch flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Roads and Highways
The main road that goes through Hookerton is NC 123. If you need to get on a major interstate highway, I-95 is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) away in Wilson.
Past Railroad Service
In the early 1900s, there was a railroad called the East Carolina Railroad. It was supposed to go from Tarboro to Kinston. However, it only reached Hookerton, ending just past the Contentnea Creek bridge. This railroad carried both people and goods. It stopped operating a long time ago.
Famous People from Hookerton
Some notable individuals have come from Hookerton:
- Jim Ray Hart – A professional baseball player.
- Douglas A. Shackelford – An American academic who became the Dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Images for kids
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A view of Hookerton, North Carolina.
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Map showing Hookerton's location in North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Hookerton para niños
