Old Hundred, North Carolina facts for kids
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Old Hundred, North Carolina
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 Old Hundred, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Old Hundred, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 224.51/sq mi (86.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28351
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021733 |
Old Hundred is a small community in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it's managed by the county government. As of 2020, about 218 people call Old Hundred home.
A Bit of History
Old Hundred got its unique name because of a railroad! It was first thought to be the 100-mile mark along the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad. This railroad line traveled west from Wilmington.
However, the calculation was a bit off. Even after they found the correct spot, the name "Old Hundred" stuck. Fun fact: The longest straight stretch of railroad track in the United States is connected to Old Hundred. It goes all the way to Wilmington and is about 78.86 miles long!
Where is Old Hundred?
Old Hundred is located in Scotland County, North Carolina. It covers a small area of about 0.97 square miles, and all of it is land. A major road, U.S. Route 74, passes right through the community.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 218 | — | |
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The number of people living in Old Hundred has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 287 people. By 2020, the population was 218.
Old Hundred has the lowest "per capita income" of any census-designated place in North Carolina. This means that, on average, people living in Old Hundred earn less money compared to people in other similar communities in the state. In 2010, the average income per person was $5,846.
See also
In Spanish: Old Hundred (Carolina del Norte) para niños
