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'''Bailey''' is a town in [[Nash County, North Carolina|Nash County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. It is part of the [[Rocky Mount, North Carolina]] [[Rocky Mount metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 569 at the 2010 census.
'''Bailey''' is a town in [[Nash County, North Carolina|Nash County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. It is part of the [[Rocky Mount, North Carolina]] [[Rocky Mount metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 566 at the [https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/bailey-nc-population 2020 census].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Bailey is located at {{coord|35.780279|-78.115622|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1910= 195
|align=left|1910= 195
|1920= 518
|1920= 518
|1930= 631
|1930= 631
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|2000= 670
|2000= 670
|2010= 569
|2010= 569
|2020= 568
|estyear=2015
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015 }}</ref>
|estimate=565
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprod%2Fwww%2Fdecennial.html |archivedate=May 11, 2015 |df= }}</ref></center>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 670 people, 274 households, and 184 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 955.8 people per square mile (369.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 302 housing units at an average density of 430.8 per square mile (166.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 67.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 22.84% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 7.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.79% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 10.75% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 670 people, 274 households, and 184 families in the town. The population density was {{convert|955.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 302 housing units at an average density of {{convert|430.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 67.91% White, 22.84% African American, 7.46% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.75%.<ref name="GR2" />


There were 274 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.
Of the 274 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.


In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $36,328, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $25,179 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,910. About 6.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $36,328 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,910. About 6.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* Thomas Bradshaw, a [[Lynching of Thomas Bradshaw|Black man hunted down and murdered]] by a mob in 1927<ref>{{cite thesis |url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/210601937.pdf |page=120 |title=Power For All? Electricity and Uneven Development in North Carolina |first=Conor M.|last=Harrison |year=2014 |publisher=[[University of North Carolina]]}}</ref>
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* [[Julius Peppers]], defensive end for the NFL's Green Bay Packers
* [[Jack Finch (conservationist)|Jack Finch]], conservationist of eastern bluebirds
* [[Jack Finch (conservationist)|Jack Finch]], conservationist of eastern bluebirds
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* [[Julius Peppers]], former defensive end for the [[NFL]]'s Carolina Panthers
* [[Tarheel Slim]], singer
* [[Zonovan Knight]], running back for the NFL's [[New York Jets]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Nash County, North Carolina}}
{{Nash County, North Carolina}}

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[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]

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Bailey, North Carolina
Town
Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
Coordinates: 35°46′50″N 78°06′47″W / 35.78056°N 78.11306°W / 35.78056; -78.11306
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
 • Land0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
568
 • Density809.12/sq mi (312.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27807
Area code252
FIPS code37-03020[3]
GNIS feature ID2405197[2]

Bailey is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 566 at the 2020 census.

History

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The Morgan School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910195—
1920518165.6%
193063121.8%
19406452.2%
195074315.2%
19607957.0%
1970724−8.9%
1980685−5.4%
1990553−19.3%
200067021.2%
2010569−15.1%
2020568−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2000 census there were 670 people, 274 households, and 184 families in the town. The population density was 955.8 inhabitants per square mile (369.0/km2). There were 302 housing units at an average density of 430.8 per square mile (166.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 67.91% White, 22.84% African American, 7.46% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.75%.[3]

Of the 274 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median household income was $36,328 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,910. About 6.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bailey, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ Harrison, Conor M. (2014). Power For All? Electricity and Uneven Development in North Carolina (PDF) (Thesis). University of North Carolina. p. 120.
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