Proctorville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Proctorville, North Carolina
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Town Hall in Proctorville
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 Proctorville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 266.52/sq mi (102.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28375
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-53900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407163 |
Proctorville is a small town located in Robeson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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A Look Back: Proctorville's History
Proctorville was first settled around 1870. It officially became a town in 1913. The town was named after Edward Knox Proctor Jr., who helped promote the railway in the area.
A special building in Proctorville is the W.R. Surles Memorial Library. This library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it's recognized as an important historical place in the country.
Where is Proctorville?
Proctorville is a small town when it comes to size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Proctorville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 204 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 209 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 232 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 188 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 157 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 205 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 168 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 133 | −20.8% | |
| 2010 | 117 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 121 | 3.4% | |
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The population of Proctorville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 133 people living in the town. These people lived in 57 households, and 44 of those were families.
The people living in Proctorville come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, with some African American and Native American residents also living there.
The town has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 19.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Proctorville was 43 years.
See also
In Spanish: Proctorville para niños
