Wagram, North Carolina facts for kids
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Wagram, North Carolina
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Location in Scotland County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 422.10/sq mi (162.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28396
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-70480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406815 |
Wagram (pronounced WAY-grum) is a small town in Scotland County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 840 people lived there. The town got its name from the Battle of Wagram, a famous battle that happened in Austria.
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History of Wagram
Wagram officially became a town in 1911. Two important places in Wagram are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. These places are the Richmond Temperance and Literary Society Hall and Shaw Family Farms. In 2007, the town built a new recreation center for the community.
Geography and Location
Wagram is located in North Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2). All of this area is land.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 174 | — | |
| 1930 | 309 | 77.6% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 25.6% | |
| 1950 | 397 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 562 | 41.6% | |
| 1970 | 718 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 617 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 480 | −22.2% | |
| 2000 | 801 | 66.9% | |
| 2010 | 840 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 615 | −26.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 801 people living in Wagram. These people lived in 307 households, and 224 of these were families.
Many different groups of people live in Wagram. About 45% of the people were White, and about 48% were African American. There were also Native American and Asian people living in the town. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of the households had children under 18 years old. Almost half of the households were married couples living together. About 24% of all households were people living alone.
The average age of people in Wagram was 40 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Wagram was about $39,583 per year. For families, the average income was about $44,615 per year. About 19% of the people in Wagram lived below the poverty line. This means their income was lower than a certain amount needed to cover basic living costs.
Notable People from Wagram
- Mary H. Odom: She was an important person in North Carolina. She worked as a state legislator, helping to make laws for the state. She was also an educator, meaning she worked in schools. Mary H. Odom lived in Wagram.
See also
In Spanish: Wagram (Carolina del Norte) para niños
