Micro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Micro, North Carolina
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Location of Micro, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 1,093.08/sq mi (421.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27555
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| Area code(s) | 919/984 |
| FIPS code | 37-42620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406155 |
Micro is a small town located in Johnston County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 458 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 441 people counted in 2010.
History of Micro
The town of Micro started around 1890. It grew up along a new "Short-Cut" railway line. Nine years later, in 1899, it officially became a town. It was first named Jerome, after a local landowner named Jerome Creech.
However, in 1905, the name was changed to Micro. This was done to avoid confusion with another community also called Jerome in Bladen County, North Carolina.
That same year, a wooden school was built for white children in Micro. Later, in 1924, a new brick school building replaced the wooden one. This brick school served the community until 1987.
Geography of Micro
Micro is a small town in North Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 61 | — | |
| 1910 | 74 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 183 | 147.3% | |
| 1930 | 222 | 21.3% | |
| 1940 | 289 | 30.2% | |
| 1950 | 310 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 350 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 300 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 438 | 46.0% | |
| 1990 | 417 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 454 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 441 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 458 | 3.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 508 | 15.2% | |
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Micro is the smallest town in Johnston County when it comes to population. In the year 2000, there were 454 people living in Micro. These people lived in 211 homes, and 124 of those were families.
The town's population was made up of different groups. Most residents were White (about 91%), and about 8% were African American. A small percentage of people were from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Micro in 2000 was 40 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older.
Schools in Micro
Students in Micro attend schools within the local area. The main schools serving the community are:
- North Johnston High School
- North Johnston Middle School
- Micro Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Micro (Carolina del Norte) para niños
