Roper, North Carolina facts for kids
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Roper, North Carolina
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Location of Roper, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 566.59/sq mi (218.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27970
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-57740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407241 |
Roper is a small town located in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 485 people lived there.
The town was once known as Lee's Mill, named after Thomas Lee. This changed in 1890 when the John L. Roper Lumber Company started its business in the area. The town was then renamed Roper.
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Where is Roper Located?
Roper is found in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Washington County. The town covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Roper?
The population of Roper has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 819 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,043 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 660 | −36.7% | |
| 1940 | 716 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 793 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 771 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 649 | −15.8% | |
| 1980 | 795 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 613 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 611 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 485 | −20.6% | |
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Understanding the Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 485 people living in Roper. These people lived in 238 different homes. The town had about 567 people living per square mile.
Most people in Roper identified as African American (about 79%). About 15% identified as White. A smaller number of people identified with other races or as being of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Households
Out of the 238 homes in Roper:
- About 32% had children under 18 living there.
- About 37% were married couples living together.
- About 28% were homes where a female head of household lived without a husband.
- About 29% of homes had only one person living there.
The average number of people living in one home was 2.58. For families, the average size was 3.16 people.
Age Groups in Roper
The population of Roper includes people of all ages:
- About 35% of the people were under 19 years old.
- About 3% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Roper was about 37.4 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 76 males.
Income in Roper
In Roper, the average income for a household was around $19,536 per year. For families, the average income was about $29,457 per year. About 52% of the people in Roper lived below the poverty line. This included about 72% of children under 18 and about 6% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Roper para niños
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