Raynham, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raynham, North Carolina
|
|
|---|---|
Town hall in Raynham
|
|
 Raynham, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 491.80/sq mi (190.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28383
|
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-55340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407180 |
Raynham is a small town located in Robeson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
A Look Back at Raynham's History
Raynham was first settled around 1884. It was named after a place called Raynham, Norfolk in England. Some of the first families who moved to Raynham came from that English town.
An important building in Raynham is the Asbury Methodist Church. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it is a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Where is Raynham Located?
Raynham is a very small town in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.32 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Raynham?
The number of people living in Raynham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 83 | — | |
| 1990 | 106 | 27.7% | |
| 2000 | 67 | −36.8% | |
| 2010 | 72 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 67 people living in Raynham. These people lived in 27 different homes. Most of these homes (21) were families.
The people in Raynham come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 70% of the people were White. About 6% were African American, and nearly 24% were Native American.
Many homes in Raynham are families. In 2000, about 29.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63%) were married couples living together. Some homes (7.4%) had a female head of the house without a husband. About 22% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Raynham in 2000 was 41 years old. About 20.9% of the population was under 18. About 19.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Raynham para niños
