Spring Hope, North Carolina facts for kids
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Spring Hope, North Carolina
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Commercial buildings in town center
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Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,309 |
| • Density | 865.17/sq mi (334.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27882
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-64160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407385 |
Spring Hope is a town located in Nash County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,320 people. By 2020, the population was 1,309.
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A Look Back in Time
Spring Hope is home to several historic places. Three of these special locations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list of buildings, sites, and objects in the United States that are important to American history.
The historic places in Spring Hope include the Dr. Hassell Brantley House, the Spring Hope Historic District, and the Valentine-Wilder House. These sites help tell the story of the town's past.
Where is Spring Hope?
Spring Hope is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau collects information about places and people in the U.S. According to their data, the town covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Spring Hope?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 248 | — | |
| 1900 | 666 | 168.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,246 | 87.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,221 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,222 | 0.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,222 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,275 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,336 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,334 | −0.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,254 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,221 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,261 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,320 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,309 | −0.8% | |
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The census helps us understand the people living in a town. In 2000, there were 1,261 people living in Spring Hope. These people lived in 544 households, and 338 of these were families.
About 24.6% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. About 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
Famous People from Spring Hope
Some notable people have come from Spring Hope:
- Ray Murray – A professional baseball player.
- Jerry Richardson – A former NFL player. He was also the founder and first owner of the Carolina Panthers football team.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Hope para niños
