Powellsville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Powellsville, North Carolina
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Zoo
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Location of Powellsville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bertie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 529.41/sq mi (204.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27967
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-53680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407155 |
Powellsville is a small and friendly town located in Bertie County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 189 people called Powellsville home.
One famous person from Powellsville is Travis Bond, who played as an offensive lineman in the NFL.
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Where is Powellsville Located?
Powellsville is in eastern North Carolina. It's a small town, covering an area of about 0.9 square kilometers (or 0.36 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Powellsville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 44 | — | |
| 1910 | 75 | 70.5% | |
| 1920 | 157 | 109.3% | |
| 1930 | 194 | 23.6% | |
| 1940 | 267 | 37.6% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 259 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 320 | 29.6% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −67.8% | |
| 2000 | 259 | 151.5% | |
| 2010 | 276 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −31.5% | |
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The number of people living in Powellsville changes over time. For example, in 2010, there were 276 people, but by 2020, the population was 189.
A Look at the Community
In 2000, there were 259 people living in Powellsville. The town had 122 households, which are like individual homes or apartments where people live. Most households were families, but some were individuals living alone.
The people in Powellsville come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about half of the residents were White, and nearly half were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Powellsville represent different age groups. In 2000, about 19.7% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers living in the town. The median age was 46 years, which means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Powellsville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
