Weldon, North Carolina facts for kids
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Weldon, North Carolina
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Southbound on Washington Avenue between Second and Third Streets.
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Location of Weldon, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.85 sq mi (7.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,655 |
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1,470 |
| • Density | 516.33/sq mi (199.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27890
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-71780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1023152 |
Weldon is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,655 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Grace Episcopal Church and the Weldon Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Weldon is located at 36°25′36″N 77°36′6″W / 36.42667°N 77.60167°W (36.426567, -77.601597).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land. Located on the Roanoake River, Weldon is known as the "Rockfish Capital of the World" due to abundant fishing during the May spawning season.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 208 | — | |
| 1880 | 932 | 348.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,286 | 38.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,433 | 11.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,999 | 39.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,872 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,323 | 24.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,341 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,295 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,165 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,304 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,844 | −20.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,392 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,374 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,655 | 20.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,470 | −11.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 307 | 21.26% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,053 | 72.92% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 42 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 1.87% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,444 people, 656 households, and 472 families residing in the town.
Education
The local education agency in Weldon is Weldon City Schools. In addition to an elementary school, middle school and Weldon High School, the city is home to Roanoke Valley Early college.
Notable people
- Kentwan Balmer, NFL defensive end
- King V. Cheek, lifelong educator
- Cedric Jones, former NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots
- Jackie Mason, comedian
- Gentry O. Smith, American foreign service officer
- Jimmy Soul, vocalist
- Benjamin S. Turner, businessman and politician
- Garland H. White, preacher and politician
See also
In Spanish: Weldon (Carolina del Norte) para niños
