Scotland Neck, North Carolina facts for kids
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Scotland Neck, North Carolina
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US 258-NC 903 run through Downtown Scotland Neck.
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Location of Scotland Neck, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Halifax | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,640 | |
| • Density | 1,380.47/sq mi (533.06/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27874
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| Area code(s) | 252 | |
| FIPS code | 37-59780 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407299 | |
| Website | www.townofscotlandneck.com | |
Scotland Neck is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. According to the 2010 census, the town population was 2,059. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Hoffman-Bowers-Josey-Riddick House, Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church, Magnolia, Scotland Neck Historic District, Trinity Church, and Woodstock are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Vine Hill Academy was a private school attended by many prominent historical figures.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 482 | — | |
| 1890 | 778 | 61.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,348 | 73.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,726 | 28.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,061 | 19.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,339 | 13.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,559 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,730 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,974 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,869 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,834 | −1.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,575 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,362 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,059 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,640 | −20.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 445 | 27.13% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,108 | 67.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.37% |
| Other/Mixed | 33 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 2.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,640 people, 611 households, and 327 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- John Eaton, politician and diplomat
- John D. Hall, politician and radio station owner
- Claude Kitchin, politician
- Alice McGill, children's writer and storyteller
- Tom Umphlett, MLB player
See also
In Spanish: Scotland Neck para niños
