Angier, North Carolina
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Angier is a town in the Black River Township
of Harnett County
, North Carolina
, United States
. The population was 4,350 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (6 km²) of it is land and 0.43% is water.
of 2000, there were 3,419 people, 1,356 households, and 870 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,493.7 people per square mile (576.5/km²). There were 1,478 housing units at an average density of 645.7 per square mile (249.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.42% White, 23.37% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.23% from other races
, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.17% of the population.
There were 1,356 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,849, and the median income for a family was $43,784. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,985. About 10.6% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 30.4% of those age 65 or over.
Each summer Angier draws a crowd of motorcyclists and bike enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Angier to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of its annual Bike Fest event. The family-friendly event features live music, a bike show, a poker-run fund-raiser, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.
Black River Township, Harnett County, North Carolina
Black River Township is one of thirteen townships in Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 8,085 according to the 2000 census....
of Harnett County
Harnett County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 91,025 people, 33,800 households, and 24,099 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile . There were 38,605 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 4,350 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Angier is located at 35° 30’31" North, 78° 44’15" West (35.508587, -78.737487).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (6 km²) of it is land and 0.43% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,419 people, 1,356 households, and 870 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 1,493.7 people per square mile (576.5/km²). There were 1,478 housing units at an average density of 645.7 per square mile (249.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.42% White, 23.37% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.17% of the population.
There were 1,356 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,849, and the median income for a family was $43,784. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $15,985. About 10.6% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 30.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
- Angier Elementary School
- North Harnett Primary School
- Harnett Central Middle School
- Harnett Central High School
Culture
Angier annually hosts a town festival called the "Crepe Myrtle Festival," which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors. The town also calls itself "The Town of Crepe Myrtles."Each summer Angier draws a crowd of motorcyclists and bike enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Angier to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of its annual Bike Fest event. The family-friendly event features live music, a bike show, a poker-run fund-raiser, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.