Ivanhoe, North Carolina facts for kids
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Ivanhoe, North Carolina
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 Ivanhoe, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2) |
| • Land | 5.02 sq mi (13.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 39.41/sq mi (15.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28447
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-33940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402625 |
Ivanhoe is a small community in Sampson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 198 people lived in Ivanhoe. The community is located about 29 miles south of Clinton and 34 miles northwest of Wilmington.
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History of Ivanhoe
Early Settlers and Economy
The area where Ivanhoe is today was first settled in 1739. People from Scotland traveled northwest through the Cape Fear Valley to find new homes. When they arrived in Ivanhoe, they found many longleaf pine trees.
These trees were very important for the local economy. People used the pine trees to make products like tar, charcoal, turpentine, and timber. These products were then sent down the Black River. The river connected Ivanhoe to seaports like Brunswick Town and later Wilmington. This allowed them to trade their goods.
Historic Places in Ivanhoe
Several important buildings and places in Ivanhoe are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance. In 1986, the Beatty-Corbett House, the Black River Presbyterian and Ivanhoe Baptist Churches, and Delta Farm were added to this list.
Geography of Ivanhoe
Land and Water Area
Ivanhoe is located in Sampson County, North Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Ivanhoe is about 5.03 square miles (13.03 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 5.02 square miles (13.01 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People of Ivanhoe
Population Changes
The population of Ivanhoe has changed over the years. In the year 2000, there were 311 people living in the community. By the 2020 census, the population was 198 people.
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| 2020 | 198 | — | |
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Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 113 households in Ivanhoe. A household means all the people living in one home. About 35.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
The people in Ivanhoe were of different backgrounds. About 21.54% were White, and 70.74% were African American. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 8.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Ivanhoe includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Ivanhoe was 39 years.
