Timberlake is an

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in south-central

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, United States. The population was 6,921 at the 2010 census. It lies between Roxboro and

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along the US Highway 501 corridor through Person County. The economy of this community is dominated by

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agriculture and

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History

Timberlake was one of several communities affected by a 2010 tornado outbreak.

Culture

Although Timberlake has a fairly large population for an unincorporated municipality, it does not have a large number of businesses. The majority of residents work and do business in the nearby municipalities of Roxboro,

and Hillsborough.

Demographics

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 6,921 people in 2,684 households. The racial composition of the town was 82.9%

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, 13.7%

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or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3%

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, 0.1% Vietnamese, 1.1% some other race, and 1.5% of

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. 2.2% of the population were

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of any race. Out of the population it only has a 5.5% unemployment rate.

Notable people

Wendy Palmer Wendy Palmer (born August 12, 1974) is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, and former head coach of the UNCG women's basketball team. Her primary position was forward. High school Born in Timberlake, North Carolina, Palmer at ...

- UNCG Women's Basketball Head Coach *

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- American Blues Artist * Mary Jayne Harrelson - two time NCAA national track champion, six time All-American

Points of interest

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Education

* Helena Elementary School

References

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