Vanceboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Vanceboro, North Carolina
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Location of Vanceboro, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Craven | |
| Named for | Zebulon Baird Vance | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 869 | |
| • Density | 507.00/sq mi (195.73/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28586
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| Area code(s) | 252 | |
| FIPS code | 37-69680 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406789 | |
Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 1,005 at the 2010 Census. Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he visited there during his 1876 campaign for governor. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 146 | — | |
| 1900 | 291 | — | |
| 1910 | 392 | 34.7% | |
| 1920 | 540 | 37.8% | |
| 1930 | 742 | 37.4% | |
| 1940 | 826 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 753 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 806 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 758 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 833 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 946 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 898 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,005 | 11.9% | |
| 2020 | 869 | −13.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 555 | 63.87% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 247 | 28.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 41 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 2.76% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 869 people, 464 households, and 318 families residing in the town.
Education
High school
- West Craven High School
Middle school
- West Craven Middle School
Elementary school
- Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School
Local festivals and celebrations
Every year, The Vanceboro Strawberry Festival takes place in Spring, usually in early May. Festivities include a parade down Main Street, food, and games. Starting in 2006, the night before the parade there is a street dance. Food and games are located on the grounds of Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Vanceboro (Carolina del Norte) para niños
