Parmele, North Carolina facts for kids
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Parmele, North Carolina
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Location of Parmele, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Settled | 1890 |
| Incorporated | February 14, 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 209.84/sq mi (81.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27861
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-50540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407075 |
Parmele is a small town located in Martin County, North Carolina, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 243 people live there.
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History of Parmele
Parmele was first settled in 1890. This happened when the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped transport wood from nearby lumber mills. The town was named after E. A. Parmele, who owned a local lumber mill.
After another railroad, the Albemarle and Raleigh Railroad, was built, more people moved to Parmele. The town officially became a town in 1893. This was approved by the government of North Carolina.
A big fire happened in Parmele on April 1, 1904. It destroyed many businesses. This fire also caused the lumber mills nearby to decline.
In 1909, a school called the Higgs Industrial School for African Americans was started by William C. Chance. It was also known as the Parmele Industrial Institute. At its busiest, the school had six buildings. It later joined with the town's public school. Sadly, the school closed in 1954 after a fire damaged its main building.
Geography of Parmele
Parmele is located entirely on land. It covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers).
People of Parmele
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 336 | — | |
| 1910 | 272 | −19.0% | |
| 1920 | 355 | 30.5% | |
| 1930 | 341 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 417 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 406 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 323 | −20.4% | |
| 1970 | 373 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 484 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 321 | −33.7% | |
| 2000 | 290 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 278 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −12.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 290 people living in Parmele. These people lived in 114 households. About 73 of these were families. The town had about 244.7 people per square mile. There were 133 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Parmele were African American (85.86%). About 10.69% were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. About 33.3% were married couples. Many households (35.1%) were not families. About 34.2% of all households had only one person living there. About 21.9% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 3.27 people.
The population of Parmele is spread out by age. About 25.5% were under 18 years old. About 17.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Parmele was 42 years old.
Famous People from Parmele
- The Country music group, Parmalee, is from Parmele. They are known for their song "Carolina".
- Author Eloise Greenfield also lived in Parmele. She wrote many books for children, poetry, and a book about her family's history.
See also
In Spanish: Parmele para niños
