Skippers Corner, North Carolina facts for kids
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Skippers Corner, North Carolina
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.07 sq mi (18.32 km2) |
| • Land | 7.01 sq mi (18.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,912 |
| • Density | 415.64/sq mi (160.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28429
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-62190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402858 |
Skippers Corner is a small community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 2,912 people lived there. Skippers Corner is also part of the larger Wilmington area.
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Where is Skippers Corner?
Skippers Corner is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 7.07 square miles (18.32 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Skippers Corner?
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| 2020 | 2,912 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,246 people living in Skippers Corner. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,912 people.
How Diverse is the Community?
In 2000, most of the people living in Skippers Corner were White (88.52%). There were also African American residents (8.51%) and Native American residents (1.52%). About 4.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 427 households in Skippers Corner. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- Many households (70.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 41% of households had children under 18 years old living with them.
- The average household had about 2.75 people.
Age Groups in Skippers Corner
The people in Skippers Corner come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Skippers Corner was 39 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Skippers Corner was $40,938 per year. For families, the average income was $44,063. The average income per person in the area was $22,533.
Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included about 13.6% of those under 18 and 38.2% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Skippers Corner para niños
