Whitakers, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitakers, North Carolina
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Buildings in the center of Whitakers
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Location in Edgecombe County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Edgecombe, Nash |
| Founded | 1740 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 754.51/sq mi (291.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27891
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-73160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406874 |
| Website | http://townofwhitakers.org |
Whitakers is a small town in North Carolina, a state in the United States. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Edgecombe County and Nash County. A railroad track actually divides the town between these two areas! Whitakers is the town furthest north in both of these counties. It is also part of the larger Rocky Mount area. In 2010, about 744 people lived there.
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History of Whitakers
Whitakers has a long history. It was founded in 1740 and became an official town in 1872. One important historical site near Whitakers is the Porter Houses and Armstrong Kitchen. This place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This list helps protect important historical buildings and sites across the country.
Geography of Whitakers
Whitakers is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People in Whitakers
The number of people living in Whitakers has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 388 | — | |
| 1910 | 755 | 94.6% | |
| 1920 | 723 | −4.2% | |
| 1930 | 930 | 28.6% | |
| 1940 | 883 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 962 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,004 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 926 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 924 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 860 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 799 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 744 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 627 | −15.7% | |
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Who Lives in Whitakers? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in Whitakers.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 161 | 25.68% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 433 | 69.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Other/Mixed | 19 | 3.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 1.91% |
In 2020, there were 627 people living in Whitakers. These people lived in 304 households, and 173 of those households were families.
Famous People from Whitakers
Some notable people have connections to Whitakers:
- Dwight Watson – He was known as "Tractor man." He once drove a tractor into a pond in Washington, D.C. near the National Mall. This event caused a lot of attention in the area for two days.
- Nathan Mayo – He was an important person in Florida's government. He served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, which means he was in charge of things related to farming and food in Florida.
See also
- In Spanish: Whitakers para niños
