Sharpsburg, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sharpsburg, North Carolina
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Cluster of buildings in Sharpsburg's business district
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| Motto(s):
"Tri-County Hospitality!"
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Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Edgecombe, Nash, Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,697 |
| • Density | 1,710.69/sq mi (660.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27878
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-61060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407324 |
Sharpsburg is a small town in North Carolina, United States. It is unique because it is located across three different counties: Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson. Sharpsburg is also part of the larger Rocky Mount area. In 2020, about 1,697 people lived in the town.
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Exploring Sharpsburg's Location
Sharpsburg is found in a special spot. It's in the northern part of Wilson County. It also reaches into the southwestern part of Edgecombe County. You can also find it near the southeastern corner of Nash County.
A main road, U.S. Route 301, goes right through the middle of town. If you travel north, you'll reach downtown Rocky Mount, which is about 6 miles away. If you head south, you'll find the city of Wilson, about 12 miles from Sharpsburg.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sharpsburg covers a total area of about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Sharpsburg
The number of people living in Sharpsburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 121 | — | |
| 1920 | 334 | 176.0% | |
| 1930 | 275 | −17.7% | |
| 1940 | 345 | 25.5% | |
| 1950 | 415 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 490 | 18.1% | |
| 1970 | 789 | 61.0% | |
| 1980 | 997 | 26.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,536 | 54.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,421 | 57.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,024 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,697 | −16.2% | |
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Who Lives in Sharpsburg? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census helps us understand the people who call Sharpsburg home. In 2020, there were 1,697 people living in the town. These people lived in 916 households, and 581 of those were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here's a simple breakdown of the main groups:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 526 | 31.0% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,047 | 61.7% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.29% |
| Other or Mixed Backgrounds | 70 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 2.89% |
Images for kids
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Cluster of buildings in Sharpsburg's business district
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Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
