Pink Hill, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pink Hill, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lenoir |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 552 |
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(2019)
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507 |
| • Density | 1,092.67/sq mi (421.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-52400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021977 |
Pink Hill is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 552 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated in 1915.
History
The Eagle Nest and Hebron Presbyterian Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Pink Hill is located at 35°3′24″N 77°44′40″W / 35.05667°N 77.74444°W (35.056576, -77.744537).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 58 | — | |
| 1920 | 166 | 186.2% | |
| 1930 | 188 | 13.3% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 63.3% | |
| 1950 | 386 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 457 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 522 | 14.2% | |
| 1980 | 644 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 547 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 521 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 552 | 6.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 507 | −8.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 263 | 58.31% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 90 | 19.96% |
| Other/Mixed | 15 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 18.4% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 451 people, 247 households, and 144 families residing in the town.
Cultural resources
The Wilbur A. Tyndall Tractor Museum has a collection of John Deere, Massey, and other tractors from various years. There is also farm memorabilia from the area.
Education
- Pink Hill Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Pink Hill (Carolina del Norte) para niños
