McFarlan, North Carolina facts for kids
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McFarlan, North Carolina
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Location of McFarlan, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Allan McFarland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 102.17/sq mi (39.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28102
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-40240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406130 |
McFarlan is a small town located in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. It is named after Alan McFarland, who was an official for the railroad. In 2020, the town had a population of 94 people.
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Where is McFarlan Located?
McFarlan is situated in North Carolina, very close to the border of South Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.38 square kilometers), and all of this area is land. You can find McFarlan right on U.S. Route 52, which is an important road.
How Many People Live in McFarlan?
The number of people living in McFarlan has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 112 | — | |
| 1910 | 186 | 66.1% | |
| 1920 | 219 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 138 | −37.0% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 33.3% | |
| 1950 | 136 | −26.1% | |
| 1960 | 161 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 133 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 89 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 117 | 31.5% | |
| 2020 | 94 | −19.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 95 | −18.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 89 people living in McFarlan. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 24 of these were families. Most of the people living in McFarlan were White (94.38%), and a smaller group were African American (5.62%).
About 23.7% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together. About 10.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average number of people in a home was 2.34. For families, the average size was 3.04 people.
Age Groups in McFarlan
The people in McFarlan come from all different age groups. In 2000, about 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old. Another 23.6% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was 43 years old.
Income in McFarlan
In 2000, the median income for a home in McFarlan was $26,875. For families, the median income was higher, at $52,917. The average income per person in the town was $17,295. About 14.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 45.5% of people over 64 years old.
