Morven, North Carolina facts for kids
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Morven, North Carolina
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Location of Morven, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Named for | Morven, Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Density | 320.35/sq mi (123.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28119
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-44560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406199 |
Morven is a small town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 329 people lived there. The town got its name from a place in Argyllshire, Scotland, called Morvern. Morven was founded in 1823 and became an official town in 1883.
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Where is Morven?
Morven is a town that covers about 2.7 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). It's all land, with no water areas. The town is located right on US Highway 52, which is an important road in North Carolina.
People Living in Morven
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 447 | — | |
| 1910 | 498 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 631 | 26.7% | |
| 1930 | 590 | −6.5% | |
| 1940 | 602 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 601 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 518 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 562 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 765 | 36.1% | |
| 1990 | 590 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 579 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 511 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 329 | −35.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 334 | −34.6% | |
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The number of people living in Morven has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 447 residents. The population grew to 765 people in 1980, which was its highest point. By 2020, the population was 329 people.
Who Lives in Morven?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 579 people living in Morven. These people lived in 207 different homes. Most of the people in Morven were African American (about 77%), and about 22% were White. A very small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Many homes in Morven had children under 18 living there. About 36% of homes had married couples. Around 25% of homes had someone living alone. The average home had about 2.8 people.
The people in Morven were of different ages. About 34% were under 18 years old. Around 13% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Morven was 30 years old.
Famous People from Morven
- Juanita Moody (1924–2015) – She was an American cryptographer and intelligence analyst. This means she worked with secret codes and information for the government.
- Haywood Rivers (1922–2001) – He was an African-American artist and owned an art gallery.
See also
In Spanish: Morven (Carolina del Norte) para niños
