Momeyer, North Carolina facts for kids
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Momeyer, 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 | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 277 |
| • Density | 250.91/sq mi (96.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27856
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-43860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406175 |
Momeyer (/ˈmoʊmaɪər/ moh-MAHY-uhr) is a small town in Nash County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount area. In 2020, about 277 people lived there.
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Where is Momeyer Located?
Momeyer is a small town in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 1.1 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Momeyer?
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| 2000 | 291 | — | |
| 2010 | 224 | −23.0% | |
| 2020 | 277 | 23.7% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Momeyer has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 291 people living in the town.
- By 2010, the population had gone down to 224 people.
- In 2020, the population grew again to 277 people.
Momeyer's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 291 people living in Momeyer. These people lived in 118 different homes. Most of these homes (84) were families.
Most people in Momeyer were White (about 93%). A smaller number were African American (about 6%). Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages in Momeyer
Out of the 118 homes, about 32% had children under 18 living there. More than half (56%) were married couples living together. About 14% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
The town's population had a mix of ages:
- About 23% were under 18 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Momeyer was 38 years.
Income and Poverty in Momeyer
In 2000, the average income for a home in Momeyer was about $26,875 per year. For families, the average income was about $36,875.
About 4% of families and almost 10% of all people in Momeyer lived below the poverty line. This included about 23% of children under 18 and 6% of people 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Momeyer para niños
