Pantego, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pantego, North Carolina
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Location of Pantego, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 204.23/sq mi (78.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27860
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-50080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407072 |
Pantego is a small town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 164 people.
Where is Pantego Located?
Pantego is found in North Carolina. Its exact location is 35°35′9″N 76°39′35″W / 35.58583°N 76.65972°W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Pantego?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 71 | — | |
| 1890 | 151 | 112.7% | |
| 1900 | 150 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 324 | 116.0% | |
| 1920 | 335 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 329 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 29 | −91.2% | |
| 1950 | 275 | 848.3% | |
| 1960 | 262 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 218 | −16.8% | |
| 1980 | 185 | −15.1% | |
| 1990 | 171 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 170 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 179 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −8.4% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, 170 people lived in Pantego. There were 65 households and 55 families. The population density was about 212 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Pantego were White (80%). About 17.65% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
In 2000, about 33.8% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (61.5%) were married couples living together. About 23.1% of households were single individuals.
The average age of people in Pantego in 2000 was 44 years old. About 25.9% of the population was under 18. About 16.5% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the town was $41,250. For families, the average income was $41,750. A small number of families (4.9%) and individuals (7.9%) lived below the poverty line.
A Look at Pantego's Past
Pantego once had a school called Pantego High School. The town has experienced several tornadoes over the years. The most recent one happened on April 7, 2014.
The Pantego Academy is an important historical building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is recognized as a place important to the history of the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Pantego (Carolina del Norte) para niños
