Timberlake, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Timberlake
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Helena Moriah Road
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 Timberlake
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Person |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27583
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Timberlake is a small place in south-central Person County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2010, about 6,921 people lived here. Timberlake is located between the towns of Roxboro and Durham. You can find it along US Highway 501. The main jobs in this area are related to tobacco farming and making things in factories.
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History of Timberlake
In March 2010, Timberlake was one of several communities hit by a strong tornado outbreak. Tornadoes are powerful storms that can cause a lot of damage.
Community Life
Even though many people live in Timberlake, it doesn't have a lot of businesses. Most residents travel to nearby towns for work and shopping. These towns include Roxboro, Durham, and Hillsborough.
Population Details
The U.S. Census counted the people in Timberlake in 2010. There were 6,921 people living in 2,684 homes.
Here's a look at the different groups of people:
- About 82.9% were White.
- About 13.7% were Black or African American.
- A small number were Native American (0.5%) or Asian (0.3%).
- Some people (1.5%) identified as being of two or more races.
- About 2.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The unemployment rate in Timberlake was about 5.5% at that time.
Famous People from Timberlake
Some well-known people have come from Timberlake:
- Wendy Palmer - She is a head coach for women's basketball at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).
- John Dee Holeman - He was a famous American blues musician.
- Mary Jayne Harrelson - She won two national championships in track and field in college and was named an All-American six times.
Places to Visit
- Person County Airport - This is a local airport in the area.
Schools in Timberlake
- Helena Elementary School - This is one of the schools serving the community.
