Walstonburg, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walstonburg, North Carolina
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Location of Walstonburg, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 474.20/sq mi (183.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27888
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-70860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406829 |
Walstonburg is a small town in Greene County, North Carolina, USA. In 2010, about 219 people lived there. It is located north of Snow Hill, a bigger town, along North Carolina Highway 91. Walstonburg is also part of the larger Greenville area.
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History of Walstonburg
Walstonburg has some interesting old buildings. Two of them, the Titus W. Carr House and the Speight-Bynum House, are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history.
Where is Walstonburg?
Walstonburg is in the northern part of Greene County. North Carolina Highway 91 runs through the town. This road goes south about 10 miles (16 km) to Snow Hill. Snow Hill is the main town in Greene County.
If you go north on Highway 91 for about 1 mile (1.6 km), you reach U.S. Route 264 Alternate. From there, you can travel east about 22 miles (35 km) to Greenville. Or, you can go northwest about 15 miles (24 km) to Wilson.
The United States Census Bureau says Walstonburg covers about 0.41 square miles (1.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Walstonburg
The number of people living in Walstonburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| 1910 | 127 | — | |
| 1920 | 158 | 24.4% | |
| 1930 | 178 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 198 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 177 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 191 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 176 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 181 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 188 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 224 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 219 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −11.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 224 people living in Walstonburg. These people lived in 91 different homes. Most of the people were White (81.25%). About 15.62% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Walstonburg in 2000 was 37 years old. About 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Walstonburg
Students in Walstonburg go to schools in the Greene County Public School system. There are five schools located in nearby Snow Hill that serve the town's children.
Getting Around Walstonburg
Airports
The closest airport to Walstonburg is Pitt-Greenville Airport. This airport has flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. However, for longer trips, most people use Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Highways
Main roads that go through or near Walstonburg include NC 121 and NC 91. The closest major highway is I-95. It is about 17 miles (27 km) west of Walstonburg, near Wilson.
Famous People from Walstonburg
- Theodore Blue Edwards was a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA.
- Eddie Lee Mays was the last person to be executed in New York state.
See also
In Spanish: Walstonburg (Carolina del Norte) para niños
