La Grange, North Carolina facts for kids
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La Grange, North Carolina
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Location of La Grange, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Named for | Château de la Grange-Bléneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
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| • Total | 2,595 |
| • Density | 1,126.79/sq mi (434.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28551
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-36400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405964 |
| Website | www.lagrangenc.com |
La Grange is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,873 based on the 2010 census. La Grange is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.44% is water.
History
La Grange was named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, the Château de la Grange-Bléneau. The Herring House, La Grange Presbyterian Church, and La Grange Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 522 | — | |
| 1890 | 775 | 48.5% | |
| 1900 | 853 | 10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,007 | 18.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,399 | 38.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,500 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,647 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,852 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,133 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,679 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,147 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,805 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,844 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,873 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,595 | −9.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,005 | 38.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,342 | 51.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.69% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 96 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 4.82% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,595 people, 1,133 households, and 732 families residing in the town.
Education
Schools
La Grange is served by three Public schools which are operated by the Lenoir County Public School system. They include North Lenoir High School, E.B. Frink Middle School and La Grange Elementary School. Higher education is provided through a local branch of Lenoir Community College.
The community was home to La Grange Colored High School. Emmett Bentley Frink was its principal.
Library
The Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates a branch in La Grange.
Transportation
Passenger
- Air: La Grange is served by the nearby Kinston Regional Jetport (IATA: ISO, ICAO: KISO). Raleigh-Durham International Airport (code RDU) is the closest major airport, with service to more than 45 domestic and international destinations.
- I-95 is the closest Interstate Highway to La Grange and is located 40 miles west of the town.
- The closest Amtrak station is located in Selma.
Roads
- The main highway in La Grange is US 70, which offers access to the North Carolina coast and I-95.
- NC 903 is the other highway that runs through the town.
Local events
The Garden Spot Festival is a yearly event that is held from September 7–9. The event includes live bands, food, and artistic performances.
Notable people
- The Corsairs, Doo-wop quartet consisting of brothers Jay "Bird," James and Moses Uzzell with cousin George Wooten
- Sam Shepherd, Venezuelan Olympic basketball player
See also
In Spanish: La Grange (Carolina del Norte) para niños
