Middlesex, North Carolina facts for kids
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Middlesex, North Carolina
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Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 912 |
| • Density | 872.73/sq mi (336.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27557
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-42700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406157 |
Middlesex is a small town located in Nash County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount area. Middlesex is about 25 miles east of Raleigh, which is the capital city of North Carolina. In 2020, about 912 people lived in Middlesex.
Geography of Middlesex
Middlesex is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Middlesex Population Facts
The population of Middlesex has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 467 | — | |
| 1920 | 697 | 49.3% | |
| 1930 | 559 | −19.8% | |
| 1940 | 545 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 446 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 588 | 31.8% | |
| 1970 | 729 | 24.0% | |
| 1980 | 837 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 730 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 838 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 822 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 912 | 10.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 838 people living in Middlesex. These people lived in 381 different homes. About 27% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Middlesex was 38 years old.
Notable People from Middlesex
Even though Middlesex is a small town, some interesting people have come from there:
- Sam Narron: He was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. After his playing career, he became a coach for many years.
- Dennis Nielsen: He was a Colonel in the United States Air Force. He was part of the rescue efforts during a famous plane crash in 1989, United Airlines Flight 232, which happened in Sioux City, Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Middlesex (Carolina del Norte) para niños
