Seaboard, North Carolina facts for kids
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Seaboard, North Carolina
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Location of Seaboard, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 542 |
| • Density | 562.82/sq mi (217.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27876
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-59980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407302 |
Seaboard is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, in the United States. It was first created in the mid-1840s by the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. This town was built as a special place for railroad workers to live. It is about 10 miles northeast of Weldon.
In 2020, about 542 people lived in Seaboard. The town is part of the larger Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area.
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History of Seaboard
People first started settling in the area around Seaboard in the year 1750. The town officially became a town, or "incorporated," in 1877. It was named after the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, which was an important railway system.
A special area called the Seaboard Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's a place with important old buildings and history that should be protected.
Seaboard's Location
The United States Census Bureau says that Seaboard covers about 1 square mile (2.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Seaboard is located along North Carolina Highway 186. It is also very close to the border between North Carolina and Virginia. North Carolina Highway 305 ends in Seaboard.
People of Seaboard
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 167 | — | |
| 1890 | 201 | 20.4% | |
| 1900 | 287 | 42.8% | |
| 1910 | 280 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 534 | — | |
| 1940 | 562 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 745 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 624 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 611 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 687 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 791 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 695 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 632 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 542 | −14.2% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 542 people living in Seaboard. There were 295 households and 189 families in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Seaboard in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 91 | 16.79% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 427 | 78.78% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.18% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.92% |
Famous People From Seaboard
Seaboard has been home to several notable individuals:
- Wilson Goode: He was the first African-American Mayor of Philadelphia.
- Wilson Roosevelt Jerman: He worked as a butler in the White House. He served eleven different U.S. presidents.
- William Ivey Long: He is a well-known costume designer for plays and movies.
- Marshall Parker: He was a politician from South Carolina.
- Malcolm Tann: He is a professional boxer.
See also
In Spanish: Seaboard para niños
