Wilson's Mills, North Carolina facts for kids
Wilson's Mills is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It's a place where people live and work. In 2010, about 2,277 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,534 residents.
Quick facts for kids
Wilson's Mills, North Carolina
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Location of Wilsons Mills, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Johnston | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.51 sq mi (14.28 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,534 | |
| • Density | 460.23/sq mi (177.69/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27593
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| Area code(s) | 919 | |
| FIPS code | 37-74580 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406893 | |
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Where is Wilson's Mills Located?
Wilson's Mills is found in the northern part of Johnston County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) north of Smithfield, which is the main town of the county.
A big road called U.S. Route 70 goes through the southern part of Wilson's Mills. This road can take you about 26 miles (42 km) northwest to Raleigh, a larger city. It can also take you about 6 miles (10 km) southeast to Selma, where you can find Interstate 95.
The town covers a total area of about 5.51 square miles (14.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Wilson's Mills has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 350 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,291 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,277 | 76.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,534 | 11.3% | |
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People in Wilson's Mills (2020)
In 2020, there were 2,534 people living in Wilson's Mills. These people made up 840 households, with 648 of them being families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Wilson's Mills in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,180 | 46.57% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 493 | 19.46% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 77 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 767 | 30.27% |
Schools in Wilson's Mills
The town has one school:
- Wilson's Mills Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Wilson's Mills (Carolina del Norte) para niños
