McDonald, North Carolina facts for kids
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McDonald, North Carolina
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 McDonald, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 368.63/sq mi (142.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28340
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-40140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406128 |
McDonald is a small town located in Robeson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 94 people.
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History of McDonald
Early Settlement and Naming
The area where McDonald is located was settled after the American Revolutionary War. The town got its name from P. K. McDonald. He was an important person in the community.
In 1893, P. K. McDonald opened the town's first general store. He also started a turpentine distillery. These businesses helped the community grow.
Town Incorporation
The town of McDonald officially became an incorporated town in 1911. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography of McDonald
Location and Size
McDonald is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in McDonald has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1920 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 120 | — | |
| 1930 | 141 | 17.5% | |
| 1940 | 127 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 78 | −38.6% | |
| 1960 | 79 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 80 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 117 | 46.3% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 119 | 35.2% | |
| 2010 | 113 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 94 | −16.8% | |
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People in McDonald (2000 Census)
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 119 people living in McDonald. These people lived in 40 different homes. Most of these homes (37) were families.
The population was made up of different groups of people:
- 36.13% were White.
- 10.92% were African American.
- 52.10% were Native American.
- 0.84% were Pacific Islander.
- About 0.84% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Town
In 2000, the population of McDonald was spread across different age groups:
- About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in McDonald was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: McDonald (Carolina del Norte) para niños
