Leggett, North Carolina facts for kids
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Leggett, North Carolina
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Location in Edgecombe County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 47.62/sq mi (18.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27886
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-37640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406000 |
Leggett is a small town located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount area. In 2020, only 37 people lived in Leggett, making it a very tiny community.
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History of Leggett
Leggett is home to some historic places. Three important buildings in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are Cedar Lane, Mount Prospect, and the William and Susan Savage House. These buildings are protected because they are important parts of the town's history.
Geography of Leggett
Leggett is a small town with a total area of about 0.7 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Leggett has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 120 | — | |
| 1980 | 99 | −17.5% | |
| 1990 | 108 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 77 | −28.7% | |
| 2010 | 60 | −22.1% | |
| 2020 | 37 | −38.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 77 people living in Leggett. These people lived in 29 different homes, and 22 of these were families. The town had about 110 people per square mile.
Most people in Leggett were White (66.23%), and about 32.47% were African American. A small number (1.30%) were Native American. About 2.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 29 homes in Leggett in 2000, a small number (10.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (17.2%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 20.7% of homes were not families.
Some people lived alone, and 10.3% of these were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were about 2.66 people in each home and 3.04 people in each family.
Age Groups in Leggett
The population of Leggett in 2000 included people of all ages.
- 18.2% were under 18 years old.
- 3.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 24.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Leggett was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were about 83 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Leggett was $43,125 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250 per year. Men generally earned less than women, with a median income of $16,250 for males and $34,063 for females.
The average income per person in the town was $17,112. About 6.7% of families and 18.6% of all people in Leggett lived below the poverty line. This included 12.5% of those over 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Leggett (Carolina del Norte) para niños
