Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina
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Location of Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bertie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 426 |
| • Density | 217.79/sq mi (84.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27849
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-38030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406010 |
Lewiston Woodville is a small town located in Bertie County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 426 people lived here. It's known for being home to Perdue Farms, a big company that produces chicken.
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Town History
Lewiston Woodville has an interesting past. The town of Lewiston was named after one of its first settlers. For a long time, Lewiston and Woodville were two separate towns.
Joining Together
These two towns decided to become one. They officially merged on July 1, 1981. This brought the communities closer together.
Historic Places to See
Several buildings in Lewiston Woodville are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect special places. Some of these include:
- The St. Frances Methodist Church
- The Woodville Historic District
- The William H. Lee House
These places show us what life was like in the past.
Town Geography
Lewiston Woodville is located in eastern North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 5.1 square kilometers (1.97 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Local Climate
The weather in Lewiston Woodville is generally mild. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cool. The area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is very rare and usually light.
| Climate data for LEWISTON, NC (1991-2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.8 (10.4) |
54.7 (12.6) |
62.1 (16.7) |
72.3 (22.4) |
78.9 (26.1) |
86.1 (30.1) |
89.1 (31.7) |
87.4 (30.8) |
81.8 (27.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
62.1 (16.7) |
53.7 (12.1) |
70.9 (21.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.1 (5.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
51.4 (10.8) |
61.0 (16.1) |
68.7 (20.4) |
76.4 (24.7) |
79.6 (26.4) |
78.2 (25.7) |
72.5 (22.5) |
62.0 (16.7) |
51.9 (11.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
61.1 (16.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 33.3 (0.7) |
34.8 (1.6) |
40.7 (4.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
58.4 (14.7) |
66.8 (19.3) |
70.2 (21.2) |
69.0 (20.6) |
63.2 (17.3) |
51.7 (10.9) |
41.6 (5.3) |
35.8 (2.1) |
51.3 (10.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.67 (93) |
3.18 (81) |
3.99 (101) |
3.53 (90) |
3.41 (87) |
4.55 (116) |
5.66 (144) |
5.16 (131) |
6.35 (161) |
3.47 (88) |
3.20 (81) |
3.31 (84) |
49.48 (1,257) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 9.6 | 9.3 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 111.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
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Town Population
The number of people living in Lewiston Woodville has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 373 | — | |
| 1900 | 163 | −56.3% | |
| 1910 | 262 | 60.7% | |
| 1920 | 244 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 68.9% | |
| 1940 | 304 | −26.2% | |
| 1950 | 339 | 11.5% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 327 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 788 | — | |
| 2000 | 613 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 549 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 426 | −22.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 613 people living in the town. These people lived in 239 households. About 152 of these were families. The town had a mix of different backgrounds. Most residents were African American, followed by White residents. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
Age and Households
The town's population included people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 37 years. Many households had children living in them. Some households were married couples, while others were single-parent families or individuals living alone.
Income in the Town
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lewiston Woodville was about $20,875 per year. For families, the average income was around $26,389. Some families and individuals in the town lived below the poverty line. This included a higher percentage of children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Lewiston Woodville para niños
