Mesic, North Carolina facts for kids
Mesic is a small town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 144 people lived there. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina area.
Quick facts for kids
Mesic, North Carolina
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Location of Mesic, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pamlico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 139.53/sq mi (53.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-42480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406150 |
| Website | https://www.townofmesic.org |
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Geography of Mesic
Mesic is a small town in North Carolina. Most of its area is land. A small part is water. The total area is about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers).
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mesic has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 390 | — | |
| 1990 | 310 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 257 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 144 | −34.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 257 people living in Mesic. There were 106 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 78 of these were families.
The people in Mesic were of different ages. About 24.5% were under 18 years old. About 25.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 46 years old.
Famous People from Mesic
Doug Smith: Football Player
Doug Smith was born in Mesic, North Carolina, on June 13, 1960. He became a professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League for eight seasons. He played for the Houston Oilers. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions in another league called the USFL.
See also
In Spanish: Mesic para niños
