Mar-Mac, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mar-Mac, North Carolina
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 Mar-Mac, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.55 sq mi (11.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,184 |
| • Density | 699.93/sq mi (270.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-41540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403255 |
Mar-Mac is a small community in Wayne County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 3,184 people lived in Mar-Mac. This community is part of the larger Goldsboro area.
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Geography of Mar-Mac
Mar-Mac is located in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Mar-Mac?
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| 2020 | 3,184 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 3,004 people living in Mar-Mac. These people lived in 1,232 homes. The community has people from many different backgrounds.
The average age of people in Mar-Mac was 38 years old. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many families with children live here.
Education in Mar-Mac
Children in Mar-Mac go to schools that are part of the Wayne County Public School system. These schools are usually in nearby towns.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, there are a few options nearby:
- Wayne Community College is in Goldsboro.
- Mount Olive College is in Mount Olive.
Getting Around Mar-Mac
Travel by Air
If you need to fly, there are a few airports close to Mar-Mac:
- The Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO) is nearby. It used to have regular flights, but it does not anymore.
- The closest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport. It has flights to many places around the world.
- The Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport is also close. This airport is mainly for smaller, private planes.
Travel by Road
- Interstate Highways: The closest major highway is I-795. It is about 5 miles north of Mar-Mac, near Goldsboro.
- Main Roads: The two main highways that go through Mar-Mac are US 117 and US 13.
Travel by Train and Bus
- Trains: Mar-Mac does not have its own train station. The closest Amtrak train station is in Selma.
- Buses: You can catch a bus from Greyhound in nearby Goldsboro.
See also
In Spanish: Mar-Mac para niños
