Rennert, North Carolina facts for kids
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Rennert, North Carolina
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Open Arms Assembly of God in Rennert
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 Rennert, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 249.32/sq mi (96.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-55940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407198 |
Rennert is a small town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 275 people lived there. A big part of the population are Native Americans, mostly from the Lumbee people. The Lumbee community is mainly based in Robeson County.
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A Look Back: Rennert's History
The area where Rennert is today was first called Alpin's Grove. It was named after James McAlpin. He was a Scottish man who settled there after fighting in the British army. This was during the American Revolutionary War, a big fight for America's independence. James McAlpin later became a schoolteacher in the community.
Later, a train track was built through the area. This was the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. After the railroad came, the community's name changed to Rennert. This new name came from a hotel in New York City. Rennert officially became a town in 1895. But in 1947, it stopped being an official town. Luckily, it became an official town again in 1977.
Where is Rennert?
Rennert is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 2.86 square kilometers (1.10 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Rennert?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 133 | — | |
| 1910 | 179 | 34.6% | |
| 1920 | 292 | 63.1% | |
| 1930 | 212 | −27.4% | |
| 1980 | 178 | — | |
| 1990 | 217 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 283 | 30.4% | |
| 2010 | 383 | 35.3% | |
| 2020 | 275 | −28.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 283 people living in Rennert. These people lived in 88 different homes. About 62 of these homes were families living together. The town is quite diverse. Many residents are Native American, African American, and White. Some people also identify as Asian or from other backgrounds. A good number of people in Rennert are also Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. Other homes were made up of people who were not related. The average home had about three people living in it.
The people in Rennert are of all ages. About 33% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 14% were young adults aged 18 to 24. About 25% were adults aged 25 to 44. Older adults, aged 45 to 64, made up about 18%. And about 10% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Rennert was 27 years old.
Famous Faces from Rennert
- James McEachin – He is a well-known author and actor.
See also
In Spanish: Rennert para niños
