Snow Hill, North Carolina
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Snow Hill is a town in Greene County
, North Carolina
, United States
. The population was 1,564 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat
of Greene County and is part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area
. Snow Hill is passionately known by its residents by the nickname "Snowthrill".
at Fort Neoheroka
in 1713. There are several theories for the derivation of the town's name. One theory is that the town derived its name from the Contentnea Creek on whose banks Indians ("Native Americans
") camped and called them "snowy white" which was translated into "snowy hills." It snows rarely however so the snowy white is more likely a reference to the white sands along the creek. Another theory was described by McLoud in the Goldsboro newspaper as being "loblolly pine is in water" and the most recent translation from the Tuscarora language offered was "as fish go by".
Originally a community in central Greene County, the town of Snow Hill was chartered in 1828. The town almost became the capital of North Carolina and was originally a major trading depot on Contentnea Creek. At the time, Contentnea Creek was a main Wilson
to New Bern
trading artery. Contentnea Creek connects with the Neuse River
at Kinston, the largest river in the state.
In April of 2011 A tornado struck the town causing massive damage. A video of the damage can be seen at http://stormchasermovies.com/snow-hill-nc-tornado-damage/
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town total land area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,514 people, 627 households, and 381 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,286.8 people per square mile (495.4/km2). There were 683 housing units at an average density of 580.5 per square mile (223.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 47.03% White, 48.81% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 2.97% from other races
, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.
There were 627 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples
living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone, who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the town the population was spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,795, and the median income for a family was $29,213. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,904. About 15.3% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 26.5% of those age 65 or over.
or community colleges located in Goldsboro
, Greenville
and Kinston
.
with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, although most residents use Raleigh-Durham International Airport
for domestic and international travel.
Highways that run through the city include US 13
, US 258
, NC 903
, NC 58 and NC 91
. The closest interstate is I-95
, located 30 miles away in Wilson
.
Greene County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 18,974 people, 6,696 households, and 4,955 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 7,368 housing units at an average density of 28 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 1,564 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Greene County and is part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area
Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area
The Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – Pitt and Greene – in eastern North Carolina, anchored by the city of Greenville...
. Snow Hill is passionately known by its residents by the nickname "Snowthrill".
History
In its early history, Snow Hill was near the location of the final major battle of the Tuscarora WarTuscarora War
The Tuscarora War was fought in North Carolina during the autumn of 1711 until 11 February 1715 between the British, Dutch, and German settlers and the Tuscarora Native Americans. A treaty was signed in 1715....
at Fort Neoheroka
Fort Neoheroka
Fort Neoheroka is the name of a stronghold constructed in what is now modern day Greene County, North Carolina by the Tuscarora tribe during the Tuscarora War of 1711-1715...
in 1713. There are several theories for the derivation of the town's name. One theory is that the town derived its name from the Contentnea Creek on whose banks Indians ("Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
") camped and called them "snowy white" which was translated into "snowy hills." It snows rarely however so the snowy white is more likely a reference to the white sands along the creek. Another theory was described by McLoud in the Goldsboro newspaper as being "loblolly pine is in water" and the most recent translation from the Tuscarora language offered was "as fish go by".
Originally a community in central Greene County, the town of Snow Hill was chartered in 1828. The town almost became the capital of North Carolina and was originally a major trading depot on Contentnea Creek. At the time, Contentnea Creek was a main Wilson
Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson is a city and the county seat of Wilson County in the Coastal Plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 18th largest city in the state, Wilson had a population of 49,167 according to the 2010 census.- Geography :...
to New Bern
New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 29,524 as of the 2010 census.. It is located at the confluence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers...
trading artery. Contentnea Creek connects with the Neuse River
Neuse River
The Neuse River is a river rising in the Piedmont of North Carolina and emptying into Pamlico Sound below New Bern. Its total length is approximately , making it the longest river entirely contained in North Carolina. The Trent River joins it at New Bern. Its drainage basin, measuring in area,...
at Kinston, the largest river in the state.
In April of 2011 A tornado struck the town causing massive damage. A video of the damage can be seen at http://stormchasermovies.com/snow-hill-nc-tornado-damage/
Geography
Snow Hill is located at 35.446604°N 77.673224°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town total land area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,514 people, 627 households, and 381 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,286.8 people per square mile (495.4/km2). There were 683 housing units at an average density of 580.5 per square mile (223.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 47.03% White, 48.81% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 2.97% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.
There were 627 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone, who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the town the population was spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,795, and the median income for a family was $29,213. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $15,904. About 15.3% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 26.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Schools in Snow Hill are administered by the Greene County Public School system. The five schools include Greene Central High School, a.k.a "Ram Nation", Greene Early College High School, Greene County Middle School, Snow Hill Primary School and West Greene Elementary School. Higher education is provided through nearby East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
or community colleges located in Goldsboro
Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a community college located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It currently consists of nine buildings, with a campus area of over 287,000 square feet . Over 14,000 curriculum and extension students are enrolled at the college per year.Wayne Early/Middle College High School is...
, Greenville
Pitt Community College
Pitt Community College, commonly known as PCC, is a two-year accredited institution of higher education and technical training school, and is located in Winterville, North Carolina in Pitt County. The school is part of the North Carolina Community College System, a state-supported body of 58...
and Kinston
Lenoir Community College
Lenoir Community College is a community college in Lenoir County, North Carolina offering degree programs and continuing education.LCC's main campus is located in the city of Kinston in Lenoir County...
.
Transportation
The closest airport to Snow Hill is Pitt-Greenville AirportPitt-Greenville Airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport is a public airport located two miles north of East Carolina University, the central business district of Greenville, a city in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA. The airport covers and has three runways. It is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one...
with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, although most residents use Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a public international airport located 4.5 miles northeast of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The airport covers and operates three runways, providing direct service to 40 domestic and international...
for domestic and international travel.
Highways that run through the city include US 13
U.S. Route 13
U.S. Route 13 is a north–south U.S. highway established in 1926 that runs for from Interstate 95 just north of Fayetteville, North Carolina to the northeastern suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Morrisville. In all, it traverses five states in the Atlantic coastal plain region,...
, US 258
U.S. Route 258
U.S. Route 258 is a spur of US 58 in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia. The U.S. Highway runs from US 17 Business and North Carolina Highway 24 Business in Jacksonville, North Carolina north to Virginia State Route 143 at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia...
, NC 903
North Carolina Highway 903
NC 903 is a 200-mile North Carolina state highway and a semi-rural traffic artery connecting Greenville with many small-to-medium sized towns in the "Down East" and Coastal Plain regions, making many concurrencies with other highways in somewhat of a "zig zag" fashion down eastern North Carolina...
, NC 58 and NC 91
North Carolina Highway 91
North Carolina Highway 91 is a highway running from US 13 / US 258 / NC 903 in Snow Hill to US 264 near Walstonburg....
. The closest interstate is I-95
Interstate 95 in North Carolina
Interstate 95 is a major Interstate Highway, running along the East Coast of the United States from Florida to Maine. In North Carolina, I-95 runs diagonally across the eastern third of the state, from Rowland in the southwest to Roanoke Rapids in the northeast of the Inner Banks.-Route...
, located 30 miles away in Wilson
Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson is a city and the county seat of Wilson County in the Coastal Plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 18th largest city in the state, Wilson had a population of 49,167 according to the 2010 census.- Geography :...
.