Wilson's Mills, North Carolina facts for kids
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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
(2020)
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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 | |
Wilson's Mills is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 2,277, up from 1,291 in 2000. As of 2018, the estimated population was 2,689.
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Geography
Wilson's Mills is located in north-central Johnston County. It is 6 miles (10 km) north of Smithfield, the county seat. U.S. Route 70 passes through the southern side of the town, leading northwest 26 miles (42 km) to Raleigh and southeast 6 miles (10 km) to Interstate 95 at Selma.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilson's Mills has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.16%, are water.
Demographics
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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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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,180 | 46.57% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 493 | 19.46% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 77 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 767 | 30.27% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,534 people, 840 households, and 648 families residing in the town.
Education
- Wilson's Mills Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Wilson's Mills (Carolina del Norte) para niños
