Vanceboro, North Carolina
Town in North Carolina, United States
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Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vanceboro had a population of 869.[4] Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he visited there during his 1876 campaign for governor.[5] It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Vanceboro, North Carolina | |
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Main Street | |
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 Location of Vanceboro, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°18′11″N 77°09′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Named after | Zebulon Baird Vance |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 869 |
| • Density | 506.9/sq mi (195.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28586 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-69680[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406789[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 555 | 63.87% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 247 | 28.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 41 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 2.76% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 869 people, 464 households, and 318 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 898 people, 385 households, and 262 families residing in the town. The population density was 521.2 inhabitants per square mile (201.2/km2). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 251.9 per square mile (97.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.16% White, 24.16% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.
There were 385 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87.
Education
High school
Middle school
- West Craven Middle School
Elementary school
- Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School
Local festivals and celebrations
Every year, The Vanceboro Strawberry Festival takes place in Spring, usually in early May. Festivities include a parade down Main Street, food, and games. Starting in 2006, the night before the parade there is a street dance. Food and games are located on the grounds of Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School.