Saratoga, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saratoga, North Carolina
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 Saratoga, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 353 |
| • Density | 558.54/sq mi (215.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27873
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-59340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407288 |
Saratoga is a small town located in Wilson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 408 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and a friendly community.
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A Look Back in Time
Saratoga has an interesting past. One important historical building is the Maj. James Scarborough House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's a special place recognized for its history and importance.
Where is Saratoga?
Saratoga is located in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Getting Around Town
For travel, Saratoga is connected by major roads. These include U.S. Route 264 and Interstate 587 (North Carolina). These roads help people travel to and from the town easily.
Who Lives in Saratoga?
The number of people living in Saratoga has changed over the years. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place. Here's how the population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 81 | — | |
| 1890 | 102 | 25.9% | |
| 1900 | 123 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 136 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 292 | — | |
| 1950 | 366 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 409 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 391 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 342 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 379 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 408 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 353 | −13.5% | |
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A Snapshot of the Community
In the year 2000, there were 379 people living in Saratoga. These people lived in 158 different homes. About 102 of these homes were families. The town was home to people from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a smaller group were African American. Some residents were also from other racial groups or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Some homes were married couples, while others were single parents or individuals living alone. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Saratoga come in all ages. In 2000, about 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was around 40 years old. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and seniors living together in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Saratoga (Carolina del Norte) para niños
