Rex, North Carolina facts for kids
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Rex, North Carolina
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I.J. Williams Grocery in Rex
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 Rex, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 67.39/sq mi (26.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28378
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-56100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403472 |
Rex is a small community in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
In 2010, about 55 people lived in Rex. It was also noted as one of the places with higher incomes in the United States.
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Where is Rex Located?
Rex is found in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Robeson County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rex covers an area of about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rex?
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| 2020 | 50 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 55 people living in Rex. These people lived in 17 different homes.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. This includes White, African American, and Native American residents. Some people also identify with two or more races.
The population includes people of all ages. About 30.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Rex was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
What Does Rex Do for Work?
Rex is mainly a farming community. The main jobs here are related to farming. There are no large stores or businesses in Rex right now.
Rex has two crossings for the CSX railroad. It also has its own U.S. Post Office branch.
In the past, Rex had some local businesses. These included H.P. Johnson - General Merchandise, R.N. Johnson Grocery, and I.J. Williams Grocery.
Churches in Rex
There are three churches in the Rex area. They are Rex Presbyterian Church, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. All of these churches have been around for over 100 years.
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I.J. Williams Grocery in Rex
See also
In Spanish: Rex (Carolina del Norte) para niños
