Pollocksville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pollocksville, North Carolina
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Downtown Pollocksville
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Location of Pollocksville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 853.50/sq mi (329.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28573
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-53200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407143 |
Pollocksville is a small town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 268 people lived there. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina area. The town is located near US 17 and Highway 58.
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History of Pollocksville
The town of Pollocksville got its name from Thomas Pollock. He was a local landowner in the area.
Several old and important buildings in Pollocksville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Bryan-Bell Farm, Foscue and Simmons Plantations, Foscue Plantation House, Bryan Lavender House, and Sanderson House. These places help tell the story of the town's past.
Geography and Location
Pollocksville covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Mill Creek flows through the town. This creek is a small river that eventually joins the Trent River.
People Living in Pollocksville
The population of Pollocksville has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 53 | — | |
| 1890 | 143 | 169.8% | |
| 1900 | 198 | 38.5% | |
| 1910 | 227 | 14.6% | |
| 1920 | 339 | 49.3% | |
| 1930 | 357 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 408 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 420 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 416 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 456 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 318 | −30.3% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 269 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 311 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 268 | −13.8% | |
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Who Lives in Pollocksville?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 268 people living in Pollocksville. These people made up 117 households, with 48 of those being families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Pollocksville in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 153 | 57.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 76 | 28.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 17 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 7.09% |
Local News
Pollocksville used to have its own newspaper called the Jones Post. However, since January 2020, the town does not have a local newspaper that is published regularly.
See also
In Spanish: Pollocksville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
