Seagate, North Carolina facts for kids
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Seagate, North Carolina
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Former census-designated place
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Location of Seagate, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| City | Wilmington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Seagate was a community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It was once called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data, but it wasn't officially a city or town.
In 2000, about 4,590 people lived in Seagate. However, in 1998, the nearby city of Wilmington took over Seagate. This process is called annexation. It means Seagate became a part of Wilmington.
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Where Was Seagate Located?
Seagate was located in North Carolina. Its exact coordinates were 34°12′13″N 77°50′38″W / 34.20361°N 77.84389°W. This is a way to pinpoint its spot on a map.
The area of Seagate was about 4.1 square miles (10.7 square kilometers). Most of this area was land, about 3.5 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), was water. This means some lakes or rivers were part of the Seagate area.
Who Lived in Seagate?
The 2000 Census collected information about the people living in Seagate. At that time, there were 4,590 people. They lived in 1,851 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 1,269 of these households were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,293 people per square mile. This tells us how crowded the area was. There were also 2,041 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Seagate were White (92.09%). Other groups included African American (4.44%), Native American (0.26%), and Asian (0.68%). About 2.29% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Seagate had children. About 31.3% of homes had kids under 18. Most families (56.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (9.3%) were led by a female without a husband. About 31.4% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The people in Seagate were of different ages:
- 23.7% were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Seagate was 38 years old.
Income and Poverty
The median income for a household in Seagate was $50,548. The median income for a family was $62,724. "Median income" means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
The average income per person in Seagate was $29,567. About 8.7% of families and 11.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was too low to meet basic needs. For children under 18, 16.6% were below the poverty line. For people 65 or older, 11.7% were below it.
See also
- In Spanish: Seagate (Carolina del Norte) para niños
