Woodland, North Carolina facts for kids
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Woodland, North Carolina
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Location of Woodland, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 557 |
| • Density | 444.89/sq mi (171.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27897
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-75340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406912 |
Woodland is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the larger Roanoke Rapids area. In 2020, about 557 people lived in Woodland.
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History of Woodland
The town of Woodland has a rich past. One important historical site is the Woodland-Olney School. This school was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This means it is a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Geography of Woodland
Woodland is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Woodland has changed over the years. The United States Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different places.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is how the population of Woodland has changed through the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 247 | — | |
| 1900 | 242 | −2.0% | |
| 1910 | 312 | 28.9% | |
| 1920 | 400 | 28.2% | |
| 1930 | 501 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 486 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 590 | 21.4% | |
| 1960 | 651 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 744 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 861 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 760 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 833 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 809 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 557 | −31.1% | |
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Who Lives in Woodland?
The 2020 United States census showed that 557 people lived in Woodland. There were 325 households and 220 families. The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in the town.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 238 | 42.73% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 269 | 48.29% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 27 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 3.05% |
Images for kids
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A view of Woodland, North Carolina.
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Map showing the location of Woodland in North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Woodland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
