Nashville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nashville, North Carolina
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Washington Street downtown
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"The Original Town of Nashville"
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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 | |
| Named for | Francis Nash | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.16 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,632 | |
| • Density | 1,199.57/sq mi (463.12/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 | 37-46000 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406965 | |
| Website | www.townofnashville.com | |
Nashville is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. The town was founded in 1780 and features Victorian and Queen Anne style homes. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Nashville was 5,632 in 2020. It is the county seat of Nash County.
History
The town was founded in 1780, and is named for Francis Nash, an officer of the North Carolina militia who died in the American Revolutionary War.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 212 | — | |
| 1890 | 401 | 89.2% | |
| 1900 | 479 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 750 | 56.6% | |
| 1920 | 939 | 25.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,137 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,171 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,302 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,423 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,670 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,033 | 81.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,617 | 19.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,309 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,352 | 24.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,632 | 5.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,498 | 44.35% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,707 | 48.06% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 204 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 | 2.65% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,632 people, 2,284 households, and 1,423 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
The Nashville Blooming Festival was founded in 1997, and features food, music, vendors, a parade, and a carnival.
The Bissette-Cooley House, Nash County Courthouse, Nashville Historic District, and Rose Hill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Notable people
- Archibald Hunter Arrington, United States Congressman from North Carolina, born near Nashville
- J. J. Arrington, former NFL running back, born in Nashville
- Harold D. Cooley, United States Congressman from North Carolina, born in Nashville, Cooley is the longest-serving Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture in history.
- Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina, born in Nashville
- Algenon L. Marbley Federal District Court Judge Southern District of Ohio, raised partly in Nashville
- Phil Valentine (1959–2021), nationally syndicated talk radio host and movie producer, raised in Nashville.
- Tim Valentine (1926–2015), United States Congressman from North Carolina, lived and practiced law in Nashville. Phil Valentine was his son.
See also
In Spanish: Nashville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
