The Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) as defined by the
United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in
North Carolina, anchored by the city of
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids () is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 15,754 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mou ...
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As of the
2000 census, the μSA had a population of 79,456 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 74,716).
Counties
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Halifax
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Northampton
Northampton () is a market town and civil parish in the East Midlands of England, on the River Nene, north-west of London and south-east of Birmingham. The county town of Northamptonshire, Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; ...
Communities
*Places with more than 10,000 inhabitants
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Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids () is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 15,754 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mou ...
(Principal city)
*Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
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Enfield
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Garysburg
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Scotland Neck
Scotland Neck is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. According to the 2010 census, the town population was 2,059. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Hoffman-Bower ...
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South Rosemary (
census-designated place)
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South Weldon (census-designated place)
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Weldon
*Places with 750 to 1,000 inhabitants
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Gaston
Gaston is a masculine given name of French origin and a surname. The name "Gaston" may refer to:
People
First name
*Gaston I, Count of Foix (1287–1315)
*Gaston II, Count of Foix (1308–1343)
*Gaston III, Count of Foix (1331–1391)
*Gaston ...
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Rich Square
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Woodland
*Places with 500 to 750 inhabitants
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Conway
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Jackson
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Littleton
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Seaboard Seaboard is a synonym for coastline. It can also refer to:
* Seaboard, North Carolina, a small town in the United States
* Seaboard, Virginia, an unincorporated community and coal town in the United States
* Seaboard Corporation, an international a ...
*Places with less than 500 inhabitants
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Halifax
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Hobgood
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Lasker
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Severn
*Unincorporated places
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Aurelian Springs
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Brinkleyville
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Heathsville
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Margarettsville
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Pleasant Hill
Demographics
As of the
census of 2000, there were 79,456 people, 30,813 households, and 21,261 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 41.60%
White, 54.47%
African American, 2.36%
Native American, 0.42%
Asian
Asian may refer to:
* Items from or related to the continent of Asia:
** Asian people, people in or descending from Asia
** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia
** Asian cuisine, food based on the style of food of the people from Asi ...
, 0.03%
Pacific Islander, 0.44% from
other races, and 0.68% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino
Latino or Latinos most often refers to:
* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 0.93% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $26,556, and the median income for a family was $34,082. Males had a median income of $27,998 versus $20,854 for females. The
per capita income for the μSA was $14,612.
See also
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North Carolina census statistical areas
The U.S. currently has 49 statistical areas that have been delineated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). On March 6, 2020, the OMB delineated ten combined statistical areas, 17 metropolitan statistical areas, and 22 micropolitan sta ...
References
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Geography of Halifax County, North Carolina
Geography of Northampton County, North Carolina