Winfall, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Winfall is a town in Perquimans County
, North Carolina
, United States
. The population was 589 at the 2008 census. It is part of the Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) of it is land and 0.47% is water. It is situated upon the Perquimans River, where the only Swing "S" Bridge still left in the world, exists. The town is also famous for its very old houses, one of which dates back to 1890. Winfall is slowly growing, but double taxes have forced some residents to flee, the same for other residents in its twin town of Hertford (the double taxes, only count for the county and city, but they are still low). It has beautiful views of the river from some locations, and fishing here is very popular.
of 2000, there were 554 people, 234 households, and 153 families residing in the town. The population density
was 259.0 people per square mile (100.0/km²). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 129.0 per square mile (49.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 61.73% White, 37.73% African American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.
There were 234 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,386, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,875 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,587. About 12.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.
Perquimans County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 13,453 people, 4,645 households, and 3,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 6,043 housing units at an average density of 24 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 589 at the 2008 census. It is part of the Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina. With a population of 18,683 at the 2010 census, Elizabeth City is the county seat of Pasquotank County....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Elizabeth City micropolitan area
The Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in the Inner Banks region of eastern North Carolina, anchored by the city of Elizabeth City....
.
Geography
Winfall is located at 36°12′52"N 76°27′24"W (36.214551, -76.456758).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) of it is land and 0.47% is water. It is situated upon the Perquimans River, where the only Swing "S" Bridge still left in the world, exists. The town is also famous for its very old houses, one of which dates back to 1890. Winfall is slowly growing, but double taxes have forced some residents to flee, the same for other residents in its twin town of Hertford (the double taxes, only count for the county and city, but they are still low). It has beautiful views of the river from some locations, and fishing here is very popular.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 554 people, 234 households, and 153 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 259.0 people per square mile (100.0/km²). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 129.0 per square mile (49.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 61.73% White, 37.73% African American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.
There were 234 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,386, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,875 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 $13,587. About 12.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.