Stonewall, North Carolina facts for kids
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Stonewall, North Carolina
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Location of Stonewall, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pamlico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 214 |
| • Density | 125.37/sq mi (48.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28583
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-65120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406672 |
Stonewall is a small town located in Pamlico County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 281 people lived there. It is part of the larger New Bern area.
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Stonewall's Location and Size
Stonewall covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.4 square miles (0.79 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the town's area is covered by water.
People Living in Stonewall
The number of people living in Stonewall has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 209 | — | |
| 1890 | 196 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 168 | −14.3% | |
| 1910 | 161 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 218 | 35.4% | |
| 1930 | 329 | 50.9% | |
| 1940 | 261 | −20.7% | |
| 1950 | 272 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 214 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 335 | 56.5% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −22.5% | |
| 2000 | 285 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 281 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 214 | −23.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 285 people living in Stonewall. These people lived in 118 different homes. Most of these homes (80 of them) were families.
Diversity in Stonewall
The town is home to people from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, and a significant number were African American. There were also smaller groups of Asian residents and people from other backgrounds. Some residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 118 homes in 2000, about 29% had children under 18 living there. More than half (50.8%) were married couples living together. About 13% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 27% of all homes were made up of single individuals. Some older people, aged 65 or more, lived alone.
On average, about 2.42 people lived in each household. For families, the average size was about 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Stonewall includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Stonewall was 40 years.
