South Mills, North Carolina facts for kids
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South Mills, North Carolina
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Highway bridge open for passage of sailboat at South Mills on the Intracoastal Waterway (Dismal Swamp Canal)
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Location in Camden County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Camden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 362 |
| • Density | 202.12/sq mi (78.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27976
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628656 |
| FIPS code | 37-63340 |
South Mills is a small community located in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 362 people lived here.
The community gets its name from an old watermill that used to operate nearby. South Mills has its own post office with the ZIP code 27976, which has been open since 1840. Important roads like U.S. Route 17 and North Carolina Highway 343 pass through or near the community.
People Living in South Mills
South Mills is a small community. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 362 people living in the area. These people made up 181 households, with 139 of them being families.
Who Lives Here?
Most of the people in South Mills are White, making up about 77.62% of the population. About 13.81% of the residents are Black or African American. A small number of people are Asian (0.55%), or identify as Other/Mixed race (6.91%). About 1.1% of the people in South Mills are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Historic Places in South Mills
South Mills is home to a few important historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are recognized for their historical value. Some of these include the William Riley Abbott House, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and the Morgan House.
See also
In Spanish: South Mills (Carolina del Norte) para niños
