West Smithfield, North Carolina facts for kids
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West Smithfield, North Carolina
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Former census-designated place
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Location of West Smithfield, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 59 |
| • Density | 112/sq mi (43.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-72950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1023180 |
West Smithfield was once a small area in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It was known as an "unincorporated community," meaning it didn't have its own local government like a city or town. It was also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area the government uses to collect population data.
Today, West Smithfield is no longer a separate CDP. It is now part of the larger town of Smithfield, North Carolina. The last time its population was counted separately was in 2000, when 59 people lived there.
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Where is West Smithfield?
West Smithfield is located in the middle of Johnston County, North Carolina. You can find it in the northwestern part of the town of Smithfield. A natural border, the Neuse River, separates West Smithfield from the rest of Smithfield.
A main road, U.S. Route 70 Business, goes through this area. This road leads southeast into the center of Smithfield. If you head northwest on the same road, you'll reach the town of Clayton, about 11 miles away.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of West Smithfield was about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in West Smithfield?
In 2000, when the last separate count was done, 59 people lived in West Smithfield. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 16 of these were families.
Population Details
The people living in West Smithfield in 2000 were a mix of different backgrounds:
- 42.37% were White.
- 42.37% were African American.
- 15.25% were from other races.
- About 20.34% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 21 homes in West Smithfield:
- About 42.9% had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (66.7%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (4.8%) had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 19.0% of all homes were single individuals living alone.
- About 9.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
On average, there were about 2.81 people in each home and 3.25 people in each family.
Age Groups
The ages of the people in West Smithfield in 2000 were spread out:
- 33.9% were under 18 years old.
- 1.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in West Smithfield was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Smithfield para niños
