Ramseur, North Carolina facts for kids
Ramseur is a small town located in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. It's a friendly place with a rich history. In 2020, about 1,774 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Ramseur, North Carolina
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Main Street in Ramseur
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Location of Ramseur, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Named for | Stephen D. Ramseur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,774 |
| • Density | 887.00/sq mi (342.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27316
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-55040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407172 |
| Website | www.townoframseur.org |
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Town Geography
Ramseur covers a total area of about 2.25 square miles (5.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Town Population
The number of people living in Ramseur has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 769 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,022 | 32.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,014 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,220 | 20.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,220 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,134 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,258 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,328 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,162 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,186 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,588 | 33.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,692 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,774 | 4.8% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,774 people living in Ramseur. These people lived in 638 households, and 415 of these were families. The town's population includes a mix of different backgrounds. About 61.67% of residents were White (not Hispanic), 13.13% were Black or African American (not Hispanic), and 16.74% were Hispanic or Latino.
Town History
Ramseur was named after Stephen Dodson Ramseur. He was a major general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
A historic building, the Deep River-Columbia Manufacturing Company, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it's an important place that is protected because of its history.
Education
Students in Ramseur attend schools that are part of the Randolph County School System. Eastern Randolph High School is a public high school located right in Ramseur.
Ramseur in Movies
Some parts of the 1968 movie Killers Three were filmed in the Ramseur area. Many local people from Ramseur and nearby Coleridge even got to be extras in the film!
Notable People from Ramseur
Ramseur has been home to some interesting people:
- Heidi N Closet is a famous drag queen. She was named Miss Congeniality on season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
- B. Everett Jordan served as a United States Senator from 1959 to 1973. A senator is someone who helps make laws for the entire country.
- Yolanda Hill Robinson was the Second Lady of North Carolina. This means her husband was the Lieutenant Governor of the state.
