Kelford, North Carolina facts for kids
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Kelford, North Carolina
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Location of Kelford, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bertie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 421.16/sq mi (162.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27847
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-35360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405932 |
Kelford is a small town located in Bertie County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a close-knit community. In 2010, about 251 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 203.
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Where is Kelford Located?
Kelford is a small town in North Carolina. It covers about 1.25 square kilometers (or 0.48 square miles) of land. The town does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
How Many People Live in Kelford?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 167 | — | |
| 1910 | 316 | 89.2% | |
| 1920 | 223 | −29.4% | |
| 1930 | 458 | 105.4% | |
| 1940 | 456 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 405 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 362 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 295 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 254 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 204 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 245 | 20.1% | |
| 2010 | 251 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 203 | −19.1% | |
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In the year 2000, Kelford had 245 residents. Most people living there were African American (about 65%). About 33% were White, and a small number were from other backgrounds.
The town had 99 households. Many of these households included children under 18. About 44% of homes had just one person living there. The average household size was about 2.5 people.
The people in Kelford ranged in age. About 30% were under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Education in Kelford
Kelford is home to West Bertie Elementary School. This school helps educate the younger students in the area.
Famous People from Kelford
Even though Kelford is a small town, some notable athletes have come from there:
- Kent Bazemore is a professional basketball player. He has played for teams in the NBA, including the Sacramento Kings.
- Jessica Breland is also a professional basketball player. She has played in the WNBA for teams like the Chicago Sky.
