Rich Square is a
town in
Northampton County,
North Carolina, United States. The population was 958 at the 2010 census. It is part of the
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Rich Square was first incorporated in 1869 and is the oldest town in Northampton County.
[Samuel Glenn Baugham, "The Town of Rich Square, A History, 1717-1983," unpublished manuscript, 1983.] The town takes its name from the earliest recorded land purchase of 640 acres on March 9, 1717, which comprised a square mile of fertile farmland inside the current city limits.
Two locations in or near the town,
Duke-Lawrence House
Duke-Lawrence House, also known as Lawrence House and Shoulars House, is a historic plantation house located near Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina. The original western frame section was built about 1747, with the eastern brick ...
and Edgewood, also known as
Holoman-Outland House
Holoman–Outland House is a historic home located near Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, and is a two-story, Colonial Revival / American Foursquare style brick dwelling with a one-story kitchen wing. It h ...
are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Rich Square is located at (36.273267, -77.284132).
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the
2020 United States census
The United States census of 2020 was the twenty-fourth decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to of ...
, there were 894 people, 359 households, and 180 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the
census of 2000, there were 931 people, 395 households, and 259 families residing in the town. The
population density was 330.6 people per square mile (127.5/km). There were 441 housing units at an average density of 156.6 per square mile (60.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 42.75%
White, 55.85%
African American, 0.32%
Native American, 0.54% from
other races, and 0.54% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.
There were 395 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were
married couples
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...
living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $22,656, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $19,135 for females. The
per capita income for the town was $13,079. About 15.5% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
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Wesley Tann
John Wesley Tann Jr (July 17, 1928 – November 23, 2012) was an American fashion designer. His clientele included Jacqueline Kennedy, Diahann Carroll, Carmen de Lavallade, Leontyne Price, Jennie Grossinger and several Miss Americas. His 1962 ...
(1928-2012) - fashion designer
J. Wesley Tann-obituary
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Rich Square in the news
* Eric Talmadge. "Deserter Adjusting to Life on Japan Island". ''Associated Press''. January 31, 2005.
* Richard Pyle. "World War II P-38 fighter discovered in Wales." ''Associated Press''. November 14, 2007.
References
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Towns in Northampton County, North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina micropolitan area
Towns in North Carolina